the two-faced Adopted Girl Who Melted CEO's Ice-Cold Heart-Chapter 748: No Matter What You Hear, Don’t Be Surprised
Delphine, hearing this, looked at the father and son with slight surprise. The elegant middle-aged man spoke: "I am Joseph Lloyd, a classmate of the late Mrs. Leclair. This is my son. We’ve come to the Southeast Asian region this time to pay respects to an old friend."
As Joseph Lloyd spoke, his eyes reddened, and he coughed violently several times.
The young man beside him hurriedly supported him and said, "Father, your health isn’t good; you mustn’t get too excited."
Delphine noticed a hint of illness in his appearance, his eyes lackluster. If not for his good looks, he might have appeared aged.
"Today is the Leclair Family Head’s birthday banquet. Since Mr. Lloyd is here to pay respects to the late Mrs. Leclair, why have you come to the banquet?" Delphine asked, subconsciously looking for the presence of Ignatius Leclair, wondering what relation this person had with his biological mother.
The young man handed a glass of water to his father, gently patting his back, and then explained the situation: "Three months ago, my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Despite his illness, he came to reveal something he’s kept in his heart for many years. Could you perhaps introduce him to Mr. Ignatius Leclair?" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
Delphine’s expression turned solemn as she looked towards Griffith Squire.
Griffith Squire, hands in his pockets, said with a faint smile, "I brought them in. Whether to kick them out or introduce them to Ignatius Leclair, you decide."
Delphine had never met the late Mrs. Leclair, but she had lived in the house meticulously designed by her—a refined and intelligent woman. Her choice to leave the Southeast Asian region with her son and settle in the United Kingdom showed she was someone who didn’t fit in with the Leclair family.
Delphine softly said, "Please wait a moment."
After speaking, she went to find Ignatius Leclair. She saw him talking with a group of middle-aged nobility and approached, taking his arm and smiling slightly at everyone before saying to Ignatius Leclair, "Grandfather seems to have something to discuss with you."
Ignatius Leclair’s eyes turned deep, and he apologized before following Delphine out.
"Griffith Squire brought in two people, claiming to be your mother’s classmates. They don’t have much time left and wish to see you," Delphine said, looking in Griffith Squire’s direction.
Upon seeing Joseph Lloyd, Ignatius Leclair’s handsome face turned completely overcast. His eyes narrowed as his mind raced, unraveling the reason for this person’s visit.
"You recognize him?" Delphine could tell from his demeanor that he did.
The man nodded and said in a low, indifferent tone, "Back when I and my mother settled in the United Kingdom, Joseph Lloyd was also there and visited her frequently. I once hoped mother would divorce and be with him. However, after she passed away, I returned to the Southeast Asian region, and Joseph Lloyd also left the United Kingdom and disappeared."
Ignatius Leclair’s thin lips pressed together, his eyes flickered with a dim light. He said quietly, "Delphine, take them to the study on the top floor, and don’t alert anyone."
Delphine nodded, reached out to hold Ignatius Leclair’s hand, and felt it was somewhat cold.
"Please follow me." When Delphine returned, she saw that Mr. Lloyd seemed unable to withstand the lively atmosphere of the banquet, appearing even more unwell. She couldn’t help but lead the way, taking the father and son upstairs to the study.
"Mr. Leclair will be here soon. Please sit and rest for a while," Delphine said with a smile.
"Thank you, Miss," Mr. Lloyd said as he entered the study, sat down, took medicine, and finally regained some color.
Ignatius Leclair soon came upstairs, closed the study door, and took Delphine’s hand, saying quietly, "Don’t go down. No matter what you hear, don’t be surprised."
