Rise of the Pauper Son-in-law

Chapter 96 (All Bills On Me)

Lucy welcomed the day with high hopes. She had planned he day in advance and first on her to-do list was to visit the mall and get some groceries, as they were already running out of supplies.

As she went through the shelves picking up the things which she had written on her list, she sensed someone was following her. Turning behind, she was greeted by Jacob Morgan, her supposed grandfather.

She was scared at first, but she quickly composed herself, not wanting to make the old man uncomfortable.

"Is that all you're buying?" Jacob asked, pointing at the items in Lucy's trolley.

"I... I...." Lucy stammered, not knowing what to say. She just couldn't help but stare at the old man who was standing right in front of her, and to bring herself to accept the fact that he was her grandfather.

"Go ahead and pick as much as you want to pick. All bills on me," Jacob said, a smile tugged at the corners of his lips.

Lucy could feel her discomfort increasing. She imagined what could have happened i