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Grace was also very helpless and speechless at her son's reaction, but at the same time, she was very pleased that he cared so much about Celeste.
Her arrogant son finally knew how to cherish a girl. That was not bad at all. At least, it meant that his future happiness was assured.
Heinz shot a mischievous look at Gary, which made Gary feel embarrassed.
Celeste was also thoroughly embarrassed. The fact that Gary wrongly accused his parents made her uneasy.
She blamed herself for it.
Taking a deep breath, she blushed as she hurried to explain to Gary, "It's all my fault. I've never felt such warmth in a family before. Over the past four years in the Jones family, I've lived a very free and happy life. It was possible because of each and every one of you. When your father said that I don't have to worry about doing anything wrong and that they'll clean up the mess I make, I was so moved that I almost cried. You saw me tearing up, and then you misunderstood."