Kneeling for a Second Chance Novel

---- Chapter 433 "It's no trouble, really. It's nothing serious," Martha said quickly. She glanced at Nicholas, letting out a quiet sigh of relief when she assumed that Margaret had come about Thomas' matter. Nicholas would surely compromise with his in-law, even if he wasn't much younger than Margaret. Nicholas said, "I'll have my assistant take a lawyer to the detention center later to arrange bail for Thomas and Jennifer. However, as for Ivy, her case is quite severe. I doubt bail will be possible." After all, it was the New Year. Who wouldn't want to be with family?

Yet, her son, daughter -in-law, and granddaughter were all locked up, and her granddaughter's husband was a fugitive. Margaret sighed. "My son has been hopeless since he was young. He and Jennifer deserve to stay inside and reflect. Don't bother bailing them out. "Ivy was a bright child. For her to do something like this and cause damage to your company makes me truly sorry. Just leave it to the court to decide what punishment she deserves." She had already learned of this a few days prior, when Thomas called her in tears.

He said that he and Jennifer had been ---- detained for a month for causing a disturbance , while Ivy's charges were far worse. The lawyer said her case was complicated. He begged Margaret to plead with Valeria and ask Valeria for help, but how could they still have the nerve to ask that of her? Margaret might have been just an old woman from the countryside, but she understood enough about leaking company secrets. She knew the amount involved was ten million dollars and that Ivy had acted recklessly. If begging Valeria could resolve the matter, then what was the point of having the law?

Ivy had broken the law. Nicholas was surprised by Margaret's words. Jennifer and Thomas had made a scene in court, and Ivy had committed a commercial crime. Yet, Margaret was someone with principles. She and Valeria both carried themselves with integrity, kindness, and dignity. How could such entirely different characters grow up in the same family? "Great-Grandma!" Selena came running down the stairs. Her face was flushed with sweat as she threw herself in Margaret's arms. Valeria followed behind. At the sight of Margaret, Valeria's brow twitched.

"Granny." ---- When the staff had come upstairs to announce Margaret's arrival, Vaelria had hurried down. Her palms were damp with sweat, and she was scared. She was afraid that Margaret would suddenly show up at the Grant residence , which would expose her relationship with Wendy. She was afraid that Margaret would be hurt or upset. Her throat suddenly felt dry. Martha suddenly suggested, "Why don't we all go shopping?" She hurried to usher Margaret out of the house. Valeria quickly stood as well, nodding and chiming in, "Yes, Granny, let's go shopping." "Alright.

Ihaven't been to a mall in ages. I don't even know what they're like now," Margaret agreed, brushing Valeria's cheek. Seeing how tense Valeria was, she gripped Valeria's hand tighter. She wiped the sweat away from Valeria's palm before standing. Then, they headed toward the door. Martha was desperate to get Margaret out as fast as possible. Everything would be doomed if they ran into Wendy here. There would be no salvaging the holiday season. Selena tagged along as well.

The four had just stepped out of the living room and into the courtyard when a white Bentley Bentayga drove in through the gates, stopping just a few ---- meters away. Out stepped Wendy, supporting Alexander, with Gabriella beside them. Martha's face went pale as she clutched her chest. In the end, what they dreaded had still come.