CHAPTER 45
Author: Tracy Binfoh
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In the car as Billy and Ben leaves the house, he suddenly looked at his grandson with a stern face.

Ben was confused as to why his grandfather would be looking at him in that manner.

“Grandpa, is anything the matter “ he asked with a dazed look.

And without beating around the bush, Billy asked .

“What did you talk about with her when you went after her “

Ben knew this question would be coming anytime soon.

But he didn’t think it would be this early.

“I did speak to her . She is still as stubborn as always “ he complained .

The old man smiled and placed a hand on his shoulders.

“You shouldn’t be that surprised . That’s exactly how her grandfather is . They all have some stubborn genes in them “ said Billy.

He was funny aware of the attitude of this family.

To others they might think the young mistress is the unreasonable and stubborn one.

But instead the grandfather was more stubborn than she is not to talk of her mother .

They are all one family who you wouldn’t want to mess with.

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