If they avoided certain awkward topics, dinner was actually quite pleasant. If Albert had not been married, or if he had been a little thicker-skinned, he should have been able to enjoy the Granger couple's warm hospitality.
However, Albert was not that sort of person. From beginning to end, he had never intended to deceive the Granger couple. But he could not imagine what would happen if he suddenly mentioned that he was already married. Not only would it ruin the warm atmosphere of the Granger family's long-awaited reunion, it would also make everyone present very awkward.
Fortunately, as long as he got through tonight, they likely would not have another chance to meet. So Albert decided to leave a good impression on the Granger couple.
To avoid bringing up anything unpleasant and ruining the warm mood, Albert kept chatting with the Granger couple about all manner of everyday trivialities, intending to pick a suitable moment to say goodbye and leave.
As for whether the Granger family stayed or left, it had nothing to do with him, an outsider.
But someone did not see it that way.
When Mrs. Granger brought out fruit for dessert, Hermione still took the initiative to raise the thorny subject.
"We plan to settle down in Australia. After all, it took a great deal of effort to put down roots here. If we went back, we'd have to spend a long time scrambling about again."
The Granger couple exchanged a glance and stated their final decision: they would remain in Australia and would not return to Britain.
In truth, they had already considered the matter after regaining their memories and seeing their daughter suddenly appear before them.
Although the Granger couple hoped their daughter could stay with them in Australia, they knew perfectly well that