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“Grandpa“” Berano–eyes widened in surprise.
Maeve, who had followed closely behind, was equally stunned
ed when she heard him call the old man “Grandpa Her eyes went wide as she booked at
She thought. “No way! This tarol–reading old man is armally Byron’s grandfather?
Gilbert cleared his throat and set down his forks. “Yes, young lady, Fm indeed this rascal’s grandfather”
Maror was so shocked she almost dropped the drink in her land, she thought, “What are the sudda?
Byron’s from furrowed as he spoke in a low, concerned voice. “Vosir health hasn’t fully recovered yet. Itunning around instead of staying in the hospital what if you relapse
Its not a serious, and I had Henry with me,” Galbert waves it off nonchalantly. “Besides, you don’t bring her over for me to meet, so I had to take matters into my own hands”
eron felt a dull headache forming.
Head swamped with work, managing the final stages of a new project, and completely forgot about arranging the introduction. He hadn’t expected Galben to be this impatient.
With a sich, Byron nimed to the still–stunned Maeve and said. “As you can see, this is my grandfather”
Then he introduced her to Gilbert Grandpa, this is the girl I married, Maeve
Marve—what a lovely name,” Gilbert said with a warm, beaming sundle, “Since it’s my first time visiting, I didn’t bring anything fancy. Please accept this as a little meeting gift“
produced an elegant wooden box and handed it to Marve
Though it was clearly something he had prepared well in advance, he made it seem like a spur–of–the–moment gesture.
Marve quickly waved her hands, flustered, “Oh no, I really can’t accept this?
“A gift from an elder shouldn’t be refused. Or is it that you don’t think much of my present and don’t want it?” Gilbert teased, feigning a hurt
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“No, no, that’s not it at all” Marve quickly glanced at Byron, hoping he’d step in to help her decline.
But to her surprise, Byron just nodded slightly. “Go ahead and take it. It’s my grandpa’s way of showing his kindness.”
Left with no choice, Marve accepted the wooden box and said softly, “Thank you… Mr. Mcdaniel.”
Gilbert’s face lit up with joy. “No need for thanks between family.
- ly. Go on, open it and see if you like it.
“This
was something Byron’s grandmother set aside before she passed. She always intended to gift is to Byron’s wife when he got married.”
Marve was taken aback. When she opened the box, she found a pair of earrings nestled inside. The earrings felt warm to the touch, and under the light, ii plowed with a soft, lustrous sheen.
Ahlaaghi Marer wasn’t well–versed in earnings, she could tell they were precious. And more than that, they carried deep sentimental value, having bern specially prepared by Byrous grandmother.
Even Byronsgate lingered on the earrings for a few seconds.
He was groninely surprised that Gilbert would give away this family heirloom as a first–meeting gilt to Marve. For Gilbert to present it so early on
he must be very impressed with her.
“They’re lautiful. I love them. Thank you, Mr. Mcdaniel Marve said gently.
She still felt uneasy about accepting such a meaningful gift, but she didn’t want to spoil Gilbert’s mood.
After dinner, Galbert had to head back to the hospital for a check–ups, and his assistant Henry catur to pick him up.
Helore leaving, Cailleri pulled Byron ankle and gave him some stern advice. “Marve is a good y around with that cold face of yours. You’re going to scare off Marve if you keep that up*
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Byron sighed. “‘Grandpa
“And another thing–find a time soon to set up a meeting with me, your parents, and Maeve’s family. We can’t neglect proper manners.”
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“Grandpa, that’s not really possible right now,” Byron replied in a serious tone. “She still thinks I’m just a regular driver. I’m not ready to reveal my true identity to her yet.”
People’s intentions often crumbled when faced with self–interest–no one knew this better than he did.
“If she’s willing to marry you while thinking you’re just a driver, you’ve really found a gem,” Gilbert said with a deep frown. “Fine, do what you think is best. I won’t interfere much. But sooner or later, the two families need to meet, right?”
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