Flirted Wrong, Married Right-Chapter 790: My Dad’s Friend

"Well..."

The maid looked troubled, "How about this, let me ask our lady, may you wait for a moment? May I know your surname?"

James Grant maintained a courteous demeanor, saying, "No need for pleasantries, my surname is Grant. Please go ahead, I’ll wait here."

The maid was relieved and hurried inside.

After a while, the maid returned, looking much more relaxed, and respectfully invited James Grant inside.

Upon entering the villa’s living room, a woman in her thirties was seated on the sofa. Upon seeing James Grant enter, she stood up, with a subtle hint of defensiveness in her eyes, yet remained polite.

"Mr. Grant, right? Please sit down." The woman stood up and shook hands with James Grant, "Are you a friend of my husband, Principal Shaw?"

James Grant was noncommittal and simply asked, "Why hasn’t Principal Shaw shown up?"

Mrs. Shaw’s eyes narrowed slightly, her defensiveness increasing, "How is it, Mr. Grant? Since you’re a friend of my husband, don’t you know where he’s gone?"

"If I knew, I wouldn’t have come to visit. Principal Shaw was unreachable all morning; doesn’t Mrs. Shaw know?" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Mrs. Shaw lowered her gaze, appearing briefly saddened, and then said calmly after a moment, "I rarely involve myself in his work affairs. He said he was going to school this morning, and I didn’t ask further."

After pausing, Mrs. Shaw continued, "I’ve already answered your question, but since my husband is not here, I’m afraid Mr. Grant has come for nothing. I genuinely apologize."

The other party issued a veiled invitation to leave, and in ordinary circumstances, not leaving would seem impolite.

But James Grant wasn’t here merely as a guest.

He stayed seated on the sofa, unmoving, as if oblivious to Mrs. Shaw’s unspoken implication.

"It wasn’t entirely for nothing." James Grant smiled lightly, "Some matters can be discussed with Mrs. Shaw just the same."

Mrs. Shaw’s expression changed slightly, "What do you mean by that?"

James Grant replied calmly, "Did you know Principal Shaw was dismissed from Genesis Academy?"

Mrs. Shaw’s expression changed completely, "What did you say?"

"It seems Mrs. Shaw is unaware?" James Grant smirked slightly, "You two seem not like a married couple, but more like strangers living under the same roof."

A touch of undefinable embarrassment flickered across Mrs. Shaw’s eyes, "Mr. Grant, even if you’re a friend of my husband, this is our first meeting. Is it appropriate for you to so directly discuss matters between me and my husband?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the sound of footsteps descending the stairs echoed inside the villa.

James Grant instinctively looked over, seeing a four or five-year-old girl running down from upstairs, holding a rabbit doll.

The little girl was exceedingly cute, appearing about the same age as Sharon; watching her, James Grant couldn’t help but feel softened.

"Mom..." The little girl seemed to have just woken up, rubbing her sleepy eyes while snuggling up to Mrs. Shaw, "Mom, why aren’t you asleep yet?"

Mrs. Shaw’s face showed visible panic and glanced instinctively at James Grant, as if afraid he might frighten her child.

"Tina, Mommy is talking with a guest, why don’t you go back upstairs and sleep, okay?" Mrs. Shaw gently coaxed the child, then called the maid, "Take Tina home."

The maid came to take Tina upstairs, but Tina reluctantly released the maid’s hand, insisting on staying with Mrs. Shaw.

She then noticed James Grant sitting aside and shyly hid beside her mother, her big eyes blinking at James Grant.

After a while, the little girl suddenly said, "Uncle, are you a friend of my dad?"