Rise of the Commoner: Johnny Burns's The Lost Heir

Chapter 16: Grandfather

Johnny gasped as he thumped his chest at the sudden revelation. This man in front of him was claiming to be his grandfather. He just couldn't see it. The man looked around his age. It was impossible for him to be his grandfather, even if he had a natural youthful appearance. He could have accepted if the man looked the same age as Johnny's father, but he drew the line at looking Johnny's age.

However, the guy, who had been bothering him before, wasn't talking. In fact, he was keeping his head bowed, like he was afraid to even look at the gentleman. If he wasn't going to call out the man for lying, then it seemed that he really was Johnny's grandfather. That was a real doozy, and Johnny wondered how it was possible.

"Surprised?" Johnny was trying to come up with an excuse for his behavior when his grandfather continued, "I don't mind. I haven't really shown myself in public since my son took over. I presume most people have already forgotten about me."

When his grandfather put it like