"Old Mr. Yancey, please don't be angry with Joanne. She means no harm. All she wants is for the two children to receive a better education.
Jasmine walked up to Old Mr. Yancey in an unhurried manner and said softly. Old Mr. Yancey's eyes narrowed slightly, and he sized her up. But he did not say anything.
She waited for quite a while, but still, he made no response. Jasmine started to feel
somewhat apprehensive. Biting her lips, she spoke again, "Old Mr. Yancey, I
know I am in no position to say anything, but Joanne is my best friend. I
don't wish to see your relationship with her worsen. I know that deep in her
heart, she has always been proud of you as her grandfather. If you are mad at her,
she will be sadder than anyone.
Old Mr. Yancey snorted with indifference and curtly replied, "Miss Barton, since you know that you have no right to saying anything, then speak less. It is a family matter.
