Anna's POV
"My *mother*?" I nearly jumped from my chair, shock coursing through me.
"That's impossible. I've never heard about this-not from my mother, not from anyone." My mind raced. "This can't be true. My mother and Mary Simpson have always despised each other. If George had pursued my mother, Mary would have made our lives even more miserable."
Samuel's smile held a hint of satisfaction at my reaction. "Don't believe me? That's fine. I find it rather strange myself. Very few people know about it. Apparently, George's family had business connections with your maternal grandfather's family. Your grandfather's family was quite prestigious in Skyview City, while George came from a small town in the outskirts. In today's terms, he was social climbing. Look at how he eventually married into the Murphy family-clearly seeking powerful connections. Your grandfather likely saw through his intentions and refused, which is why your mother probably never heard about it."
