The Daughter in the Shadows (by Una Norris) novel Chapter 63

Chapter 63 Old Debts

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“Mr. Jackson. Linda’s reminder snapped everyone to attention as Jackson finally stepped out.

“Grandpa… Paul was just about to cozy up to him, but to his surprise, Jackson walked right past and headed straight for Yunice.

Yunice had long since finished feeding the fish. She leaned on the railing, staring blankly at the lake. A few koi fish clustered near her, their round mouths pecking gently at the surface,

Jackson’s sudden attention pulled Yunice out of her daze. She turned to face him and stood properly.

Even if she couldn’t stand him deep down, appearances still had to be kept up. Owen’s worried gaze flicked between Jackson and Yunice; he feared Jackson might hold a grudge and jeopardize Elsie’s marriage. Just as he was about to say something to smooth things over-

Jackson raised a hand, signaling him to stop. His eyes landed on the scarf around Yunice’s neck.

Embroidered at the end was a koi fish; he hadn’t seen wrong–this was the same scarf from his memories.

Looking up. Jackson’s face softened into a kind smile as he focused on Yunice’s face, speaking warmly. “What happened to your face:

Yunice replied, “Just bumped into something.”

Behind him. Paul turned his head awkwardly, clearly uneasy.

Jackson nodded. “You’re young, and in good shape; this kind of injury’s nothing.

Then he added, “About your engagement to Paul… I’ve always felt I owe you. That’s a debt I need to repay?

Yunice’s expression was blank, but her stomach knotted up. What’s this old for playing at now?

But as soon as Owen heard the word “repay,” his face lit up with joy. Looked like Jackson had more of a conscience than Jensen–finally, he was thinking about compensating the Saunders family.

If Yunice would speak up for Elsie, then arranging the marriage between her and Paul would be even

casier

After exchanging a few vague pleasantries with Yunice Jackson suddenly acted tired and asked Linda to see the guests out

Once Owen and Yunice had left, Paul blocked Jackson’s way, blurting out, “Grandpa, what did you mean by repaying a debt? You’re not thinking of making me and Yunice-

Jackson cut him off before he could finish. “You’ll find out in a few days.”

If he didn’t want to say,

one was getting it out of him.

Something else came to mind; Jackson paused mid–step and warned, “You better rein it in. Stay away from that mad dog

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