Unable to believe the sudden stroke of luck, Adam swiftly gets to his feet and offers his hand to the woman, shaking it vigorously.
The first impression the woman gave him was of a very stern, not to mention rude, woman, but she has turned out to like him. This should make things very much easier for him.
Perhaps he can persuade the woman to aid him in his quest to get Lucy out of that marriage.
As long as his gut tells him that Lucy is unhappy in her marriage, he will not stop trying to get her out of it. But if she proves beyond reasonable doubt that she wants to stay married, he will leave her alone. The bastard can keep her for himself.
"Which of my grandchildren do you seek, the mother or her daughter?" Old Mrs. Valle asks as she and Adam sit side by side on the white loveseat.
