Goodbye My Arrogant Ex (Marguerite and Leonard) novel Chapter 231

The elderly Mrs. Murphy looked at Marguerite with a deep, contented warmth in her eyes. Her face lit up with genuine happiness, and it was clear she felt honored to have a granddaughter-in-law like Marguerite.

Leonard had called her “Grandma” for as long as he could remember, and his concern for her was sincere. How could he possibly let her go so easily?

But some things simply couldn’t be decided in a single conversation. He needed time to think it through carefully, and above all, he needed a moment to clear his mind.

“Grandma, I won’t keep you any longer. You should get some rest,” Marguerite said gently, understanding that Mrs. Murphy’s emotions must be all over the place right now. She needed time alone.

With that, Marguerite quietly left the room.

“How is Grandma doing?” Leonard asked. “She looked so pale just now. If you think it’s necessary, I can call the family doctor.”

“That won’t be needed,” Marguerite replied calmly. “Grandma’s holding herself together, and the medicine seems to be working—she looks better than before. What she really needs right now is peace and quiet. We shouldn’t disturb her.”

“No matter what happens to her now, it’s none of your business. You’re not part of this family anymore, so get out. You’re not welcome here!” Edith’s tone was sharp and unyielding, a stark change from before.

“Whether we leave or not has nothing to do with you,” Marguerite shot back. “You have no right to judge us. Even if he isn’t a blood relative, Leonard has lived in this family for years and given so much. And I’m his wife—I belong to this family as well.”

“That’s enough, Mom,” Leonard said quietly. “Grandma needs to rest. Let’s not argue here. We should go home.”

He kept his voice steady, but his mind was reeling. This was all happening so suddenly—he honestly had no idea how to deal with it, but he knew he had to find a solution.

They left the house together, and the three of them rode home in silence. Leonard didn’t say a word the whole way.

Once they stepped inside, Mrs. Murphy was the first to speak. “Son, please don’t blame me. Back then, I wanted to keep you with me more than anything. But I was so young, and if I’d spoken up, it would have gone against the family’s wishes. Your grandmother would never have agreed.”