Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 890

He didn’t finish his sentence, but everyone understood his concern. Camila and her mother also looked to Dennis Williams. “No, don’t worry,” Dennis said with conviction. “Lillian may be young, but she has a very strong will. She knows what she’s doing and what she wants. She won’t be swayed by a few words from someone else. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have come home and told us everything that happened today. You have to trust her, and you have to trust me. I am a psychologist, after all. Lillian receives my guidance every day. Do you really think a few attempts at manipulation can undo all of that?” From the very beginning, Jordan Smith had been the loser in his eyes. And with these latest antics, he had lost completely. Dennis, at least, had never once spoken ill of Jordan in front of Lillian. Even now, in allowing them to meet, he never told her to be cold to Smith. He only taught Lillian to recognize reason, how to conduct herself, and how to view things with a strong mindset, allowing her to discern right from wrong. He guided her in the best possible way. Even on the matter of being her father, Dennis had never given the child any hints or pressure. He always let her choose for herself. He just wanted Lillian to learn to be gentle and polite, to have good manners ingrained in her very being. Dennis’s words put Mr. and Mrs. Davis at ease. “You’re right. Lillian is a smart girl. She’ll know what to do.” Dennis’s capabilities were undeniable. And Lillian was their granddaughter; even if Jordan Smith’s blood flowed in her veins, half of her genes were from their family. They remembered when their own daughter wanted to study medicine. Once she set her mind to it, she was determined to succeed. She struggled at first and came home crying to them, but she never gave up on her dream. She adjusted, picked herself up, and dove back into her studies. Her resilience and ability to endure hardship were what made her so exceptional today. And Lillian was already showing even greater promise. With these thoughts, the elderly couple finally relaxed. They looked at Dennis with a mixture of relief and growing approval. “Dennis, we’ve troubled you with so much.” They had been initially hesitant about him and their daughter, but over time, they had come to see how rare a man Dennis Williams was. Setting aside his family background, his character and temperament were unmatched. They didn’t usually make comparisons, but with Jordan Smith as a glaring counterexample, the difference was stark. They found themselves liking their son-in-law more and more. As for Camila, while she disliked Jordan Smith’s actions, she had complete faith in Dennis’s approach. Like her, he put Lillian first. With his expertise, he would have intervened long ago if anything were truly wrong. He wouldn’t let things go on like this. Lillian had no idea what the adults had been discussing. When she returned after washing her hands, the conversation stopped, and everyone got up to join her for dinner. In stark contrast to the dreary lunch, the family dinner was warm and cheerful. Lillian was in such a good mood that she even ate an extra half-bowl of rice. … Meanwhile, Jordan Smith returned home, his aura still heavy and cold, warning everyone to keep their distance. Seeing his dark expression, Nathan Gates hesitated before mustering the courage to make a suggestion. “Sir, have you considered asking someone for advice on how to raise a child?” Compared to Dennis Williams’s thoughtfulness, gentleness, and doting affection, he felt his boss was severely lacking.