Chapter 111 

Alright Cornelia took off her coat, rolled up her sleeves, and prepared to grill the meat

But Marcus beat her to it and took over the grilling He picked up the tongs and placed the sliced beef on the grill, one piece at a time. “You always take care of me, so today, you just sit 

back and enjoy 

Corneta quickly said, President Hartley, I can’t let you do that” 

You’re my wife, why not?Marcus interrupted in time Cornelia thought he was worried about her letting something slip, so she didn’t think much of it 

Old Mr. Abner laughed, You two have an interesting way of addressing each other. If I didn’t know better, I’d think she was your subordinate” 

Cornela was speechless 

She was just Marcus’s assistant, after all 

Marcus smiled, Old Mr. Abner, she’s shy, don’t tease her.” 

You are protecting your wife?Old Mr. Abner picked up the wine jug and poured three glasses. Let’s have a toast to your everlasting happiness” 

Marcus raised his glass, “Thank you for your blessings” 

Cornelia had no choice but to follow suit 

After the toast, Marcus cut the grilled meat into small pieces and placed them on Cornelia’s and Old Mr. Abner’s plates

Since Marcus said her only job today was to eat, Cornelia didn’t hold back and started eating heartily 

Old Mr. Abner, being older, couldn’t eat much usually. But seeing Cornelia enjoying her meal, his appetite improved

The three of them gathered around the grill, eating and drinking, chatting as they ate. Through their conversation, Cornelia learned that Marcus had gotten lost as a child and was found by Old Mr. Abner, who happened to be on a business trip in Riverton 

The two of them, who were sixtyfour years apart in age, had became close friends ever since. From then on, Old Mr. Abner played an important role in Marcus’s life

Cornelia also found out that Old Mr. Abner’s only child had passed away due to illness the year before, and his granddaughter was busy with work and could only come to see him during holidays

Old Mr. Abner said with a smile that he understood his granddaughter’s busy work schedule and couldn’t come home often, but Cornelia didn’t miss the hint of sadness in his eyes when he 

said this

Her grandmother always had the same attitude, telling her to take care of herself and not to be too tired from work, rarely mentioning that she missed her and wanted her to come home

As children grow up and have families and children of their own, there’s less time to think about the elders who still need their care

What’s wrong?Marcus’s deep voice brought Cornelia back to reality. She smiled and said, Nothing, I’m just listening to you guys chat.” 

Marcus could tell she was feeling down, but he didn’t pry further. He took her wine glass and downed the halffilled glass himself. You can’t drink anymore.” 

Cornelia was speechless 

This was just an act, and Marcus didn’t need to be so convincing, even drinking from her glass 

Old Mr. Abner chuckled, I never thought I’d have the honor of seeing you drink for someone else.” 

Marcus casually replied, She’s my wife, of course I have to protect her. What if someone else steals her away?” 

Old Mr. Abner, it’s great that you have this awareness, young man. Cornelia married you at a young age and formed a new family with you. You should indeed be her strongest support, always stand by her side and protect her.” 

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