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Shirley smiled and said. “You’ve been sending me Benedict’s vid Benedict now?”
night for the past few days. Why are you jealous of
“I don’t care. I want a gift too. Previously, when I went back, you were always resting, so I didn’t want to disturb you. Now that I’ve found an opportunity, of course, I have to wheedle. I wanted to make Shirley happy, so I shamelessly asked for a gift.
Shirley enjoyed it very much. When she hung up the phone, she was griruting from ear to ear.
After work, I called Quinn and mentioned that I was going to the Smith family for dinner tonight. Quinn had to attend an important international conference at seven o’clock, so he couldn’t accompany me and Benedict to the Smith family.
“It’s okay. Since it’s an international video conference, there must be something urgent to deal with.” I said to Quinn, Tm going back to the Smith family to see how Ben and my mother are getting along. I also want to chat with my mother. I might go back later, so I want to tell you in advance.”
“Alright, then I’ll get the caregiver to accompany you. She can help you take care of Benedict, Quinn said considerately.
1 agreed and chatted with him for a while more before hanging up.
At night, I drove to the Smith family. The caregiver carried Benedict while I carried the potted plants that I had bought. Shirley was the same as Mary.
Recently, she liked to personally take care of flowers and plants. Naturally, I had to cater to her taste and let Shirley do what she liked in her free time.
“Benedict, let grandma hug you? When Shirley saw Benedict, she instantly smiled.
“Grandma,” Benedict called our softly and snuggled into Shirley embrace with a chubby smile.
Shirley’s heart was melted.
York came to welcome me personally. He took the potted plant I bought for Shirley and even commented on it.
“These are the petunias that Mom mentioned before, right?” York sized them up seriously.
I was a little surprised. “Oh, you actually recognize petunias.”
“I can’t help it.” York laughed self–deprecatingly. “I saw them on TV with Mom too many times. These are popular for their long–lasting flowers throughout the summer.”
As soon as he put down the petunias, Ben came out of the kitchen and arranged for the family to take a seat/
I didn’t expect Ben to be wearing an apron. I subconsciously looked at York and asked, “Is Dad trying to please Mom?”
York rolled his eyes and said in a low voice, “He’s making amends for his mistakes and trying his best to please Mom.”
When I sat down to eat, I realized how exaggerated York’s “solicitousness” was.
This is your favorite crab meat and crab roe. I know you’re afraid of the taste, so I mixed it with mashed garlic, Try it. Ben personally peeled the crab meat for Shirley and processed the cb roe before handing it to her.
He said. “There’s also your favorite apple juice. It’s most suitable to eat with crabs. There’s also soup stewed in the soup pot. It’s simmering on a small fire. Drink some soup after eating the crab will make your stomach more comfortable?
York turned to me and explained. For this meal, Dad personall contacted the ingredients and even found a nutritionist in
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set up a menu, It was all–arranged according to Mom’s preferences.”
I listened with mixed feelings. When Ben was good to someone, he truly
ly went into the details, almost to the point of plucking stars for Shirley.
However, when I thought about how he treated other women like this, I felt a little jealous.
Although Shirley’s reaction during the meal was cold, she would respond.
“Don’t just serve me food: Shirley also picked up some okra for Ben with the serving fork. She lowered her eyes and ate, not looking at Ben anymore.
Ben was already very happy to receive her response. He nodded repeatedly and ate the cold okra.
At the dining table, it was inevitable to chat a little. Ben asked about York’s and my work and even gave us some pointers.
“It’s rare for us to gather together for a meal. Don’t always talk about work,” Shirley said. “If it weren’t for the fact that Quinn is busy with work, he would have come tonight.”
When York heard this, he took the initiative to say, “I bumped into Quinn today.”
I was a little surprised. I looked at York curiously and asked, “Where did you meet him?”
York replied, “I wasn’t busy with work this morning, so I went to the care home to see Grandma. Just as I was about to leave the care home, 1 bumped into Quinn
After saying that, he looked at me curiously. “Natalia, you shouldn’t be so surprised that he went to the care home, right? I thought he was also going to visit Grandma. Didn’t he tell you?”
If Quinn was going to visit Grandma, he would definitely tell me.
Before I could respond, Shirley voiced out her guess. The care home where your grandmother lives is very famous in the industry. Perhaps the client of Quinn also lives there. Perhaps he’s going to visit him.”
That’s possible.” York nodded with a half–smile.
After the meal, Ben wanted to bring Benedict to see the gifts prepared in the toy room.
As an uncle, York also doted on Benedict. He revealed a rare gentle smile and held Benedict’s hand as they walked over.
Benedict was very excited about the room filled with toys and could not stop giggling
“Mom, Dad and York are playing with Benedict. Why don’t I accompany you for a walk in the garden?” I suggested.
Shirley agreed. Tll show you the rosemary I planted. It’s especially beautiful.”
I took Shirley’s hand and walked toward the garden.
There were not many flowers outdoors, but they were well cultted. There were also many green flowers in the glass. greenhouse. They were all more delicate. The rosemary planted by Shirley was beside the wooden corridor in front of the glass greenhouse.
Flower vines grew around the long corridor. They were lush and filled with flowers of all colors. It was very lively.
“Mom, these flowers are so beautiful. Won’t you feel better when you see the flowers you personally cultivated bloom!” I carefully probed Shirley.
“Natalia, I know what you want to ask. Shurley held my hand argently patted the back of my hand. I’ve already talked to your father. Now that things liave come to this, he’s admitted hi Hatake and chose to return to our family. We have to live
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She sighed silently and forced a smile at me. “Don’t worry. I am not as fragile as you think.”
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“Bemie has already resigned for a period of time. Mom, you should know that, right?” I asked Shirley.
Shirley nodded. “Yes, I know.”
lasked, “Mom, have you forgiven Dad?”
Shurley stopped in her tracks and stopped beside the pillar in the corridor. Coincidentally, some withered petals fell down, and Shirley reached out to catch them in her palm.
Natalia, your father and I are already middle–aged. We’ve lived together for half our lives and had you and York. There’s no need to talk about forgiveness.” Shirley looked at the wilting petals sadly.
She added. “Your father dealt with it like this and even apologized to me. He’s already showing me enough respect. I can’t possibly get a divorce because of this.”
When I heard what Shirley said, my heart ached for her.
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