Goodbye My Arrogant Ex (Marguerite and Leonard) novel Chapter 230

She pressed a trembling hand to her chest, her face drained of color.

Marguerite had been completely unprepared for this bombshell. She could hardly believe what she’d just heard, and she knew it would mean a seismic shift for the entire family.

“Grandma, are you alright?” Marguerite hurried to her grandmother’s side, alarmed by how pale she looked. She quickly fished through her purse for Grandma’s heart medication.

After swallowing a tablet, the elderly Mrs. Murphy managed a weak, “I’m fine. Don’t fuss over me, I just need a moment to collect myself.”

Her son spoke up, his tone stiff. “Mother, if I hadn’t discovered this today, everyone would still be in the dark. I’ve laid everything out for you: all of the Murphy family’s assets are now under the control of an outsider. I really believe it’s time your eldest son took over the company.”

Edith, standing off to the side, looked utterly unconvinced. She knew perfectly well why he was pushing this—it was nothing more than an excuse to get back into the company and force the rest of them out.

She’d only uncovered the truth thanks to a friend, who’d mentioned rumors from back in their hometown. Apparently, before Mrs. Murphy had married her father-in-law, there’d always been whispers about her relationships with other men. That had sparked Edith’s investigation. She hadn’t expected it to lead anywhere, and yet—here she was, the truth in hand.

“Grandma’s already shaken enough,” Marguerite snapped, unable to hold back. “Can’t this wait? Does everything have to be settled right now?”

“You don’t get to speak to me like that,” Edith retorted coldly. “When it comes down to it, you’re all outsiders now. You don’t even live in this country anymore, and you’ve been away for years. Why are you still here?”

Edith, now brimming with self-importance, stood tall—after all, she was the only one with the legitimate claim as granddaughter-in-law of this family.

“Grandma, I know this is hard on everyone,” Marguerite said gently. “But no matter what happens, you have to take care of yourself. You’re not as strong as you used to be, but your health is what matters most right now.”

“I know it might not be my place to say this, but maybe… maybe some things are better left to sort themselves out.”

Marguerite couldn’t help but try to comfort her. After all, Mrs. Murphy had weathered more storms than any of them. She would make the right call—one that she could live with.

“Thank you, Marguerite. I’m glad you’re here with me,” Mrs. Murphy said softly.