Today, Alexander experienced it first-hand.After taking a few bites absentmindedly, Lily put down her silverware and said, "I'm going to see Grandpa.""Okay," Justin lightly answered as he lowered his gaze.Perhaps this was how the Lodge family interacted, but Alexander found it strange as a bystander.The Lodge family seemed indifferent on the surface. Even after not seeing each other for years, they showed no enthusiasm when they met. It was as if it did not matter whether or not Lily showed up. However, they were very meticulous and thoughtful.Although there was no heater in the room, they had prepared thick bedding alongside hot water bags. These things were placed quietly on the comforter without any explanation.Another example was how the housekeepers had prepared an extra sandwich alongside glasses of milk just because they had a light breakfast of porridge and eggs. Alexander could tell they did not prepare a large portion, so it was apparent that the Lodge family had
Wilfred sighed. "What are you talking about? Who told you I have insomnia? Don't listen to the nonsense Justin says!"Lily knew it was true the more Wilfred tried to deny it. After being the family’s backbone for so long, there was no way he would admit that age was catching up to him and that he was getting frail and sick.However, Lily knew Wilfred's pridefulness and did not try to call him out. Instead, she agreed, "I know you choose not to sleep, but didn't you always tell us the importance of resting for kickboxers like us? You said that we'd have to recharge our energy. Yet, you're not doing it yourself."Wilfred laughed after hearing what she said, and this surprised Lily. It was rare to see a severe man like him laughing. A few seconds later, he sighed again. "You still remember what I said?""Of course I do!" How could she forget? After so many years of teaching, it had already instilled itself in her. She could remember everything even with her eyes closed."Then you mus
"Grandpa, I'm sorry for being so unruly,' Lily whispered.She was unfilial for picking a fight with her family over such a man."Silly girl, there’s no one who wasn’t unruly when they’re younger. Just bear in mind that this will always be your home!" After he finished speaking, he turned his head and coughed a few times.When Lily heard Wilfred cough, she immediately got up and looked at him nervously. "Are you all right? I'll get the doctor to come to take a look!""There's no need for that!" He held her down and frowned disapprovingly. "It's no big deal. I'll just drink some water and get some rest!"Then, he picked up the glass of water by his bedside table and took two sips before saying, "See? I'm fine now, aren't I? Are you leaving already? I have nothing to worry about you being out there on your own. You seem very capable of taking care of yourself. You can visit any time you want."After a pause, he continued, "That Alexander seems like a good guy. However, make sure you
After returning from the Lodge family’s home, Alexander noticed that his wife was busier than ever. She was burying herself with work every day in the laboratory and would continue working at home. Alexander finally could not resist asking after a few days, "What have you been doing, Lily?"Since Lily got home, she was absent-mindedly eating and wanted to go straight into her workspace.At her request a few days ago, Alexander vacated a room in the back of the house for Lily to work on her projects. Now, Alexander thought that it might have been a mistake. ‘Home is home. Why does Lily have to work when she’s at home? Does she have to bring all her work home every day?’"I'm working on a new product!" Lily did not think there was any problem. She was quite busy lately, but she was fine with that. She had always been busy like this all her life. "Is this about the Southbank soap? I can get someone to help you if it's too overwhelming for you. Maybe we can reconsider and renegoti
The elderly were usually stubborn. The more they age, the more opposed they are to medical treatment. Especially someone like Wilfred Lodge, who practiced kickboxing all his life and was typically healthy, hated the idea of seeing a doctor. However, if his granddaughter made the essential oil for him, he would not have the heart to refuse it. "That's what I think, but I'm not sure if my grandfather would be willing to use it. Anyway, I have to give it a try." After a pause, she continued, "Actually, the essential oils are just like perfumes. Every perfumer has their unique style.""Take the lavender and sandalwood you just mentioned as examples. There are different ingredients and components in them. The final product of every different perfumer will be different. This is something that I want to do for him, and that is different from buying it outside."She had left the Lodge family for many years and felt guilty. Now that she saw her grandfather suffering from insomnia, she tho
“Brittany, I don’t want to tell you if you’re going to act like this,” Arianna said cautiously. Arianna had just said a word, and Brittany exploded. If she had heard it all, it would have been way worse.Arianna stood up and said, "By the way, I just remembered I have something to tend to at home, so I have to go.""Don't leave!" Brittany grabbed her. How could she let her leave so quickly? "You weren’t clear enough. Do you want to drive me crazy? Tell me, where did you hear that? By the way, who is Alex engaged to?"It was difficult for Brittany to ask the last question. Deep in her heart, she did not want to believe it. She had been by Alexander's side for so long. There were not even female animals around him, let alone women. How could someone who did not have a girlfriend suddenly get engaged?If Brittany had heard this from anyone else, she would have laughed it off as a stupid joke. However, it was different since it came from Arianna.Arianna was a member of the Tanner fam
Although Alexander had rejected Brittany so many times, at least there were no other women by his side. That was why he could bear her temper. Brittany felt that he loved her without knowing it. It was apparent but unknown. She patiently waited until Alexander found out that he liked her, but if there were an affair, she would have a strong sense of crisis. "That's true. That’s why I was shocked when I heard about it. You never mentioned he was engaged or anything!" Nodding, Arianna agreed with Brittany’s statement."C’mon, continue the story!" Brittany urged. Her heart was burning with anxiety."Anyway, it was Mr. Lodge's birthday, so my uncle went along with his son. After he came back, he mentioned something like that, and I happened to hear it," unable to hold back her fiery look, Arianna explained the matter. Brittany waited for a while, and when she saw that Arianna had no intention of continuing, she blinked, "That’s it?" "Yep! That’s all!" Spreading he
It was not feasible to ask Alexander, but there were still detours in the tactics involved.Brandon was too busy recently. He put his legs on the desk while holding his phone to flirt with his crush when Brittany came rushing in. Brandon almost could not react fast enough and exposed his surprised expression. He quickly snapped out of it and looked at Brittany, "Wow, what a surprise! You rarely come here!”As he said that, he glanced sideways and continued with sarcasm, "You brought food too? Don’t tell me you purposely came to bring me food."Brittany laughed and walked straight to him. She put the cake and coffee on his table and said, "You’re right. I bought it for you on purpose. Happy now?""Really?" Immediately putting down his legs, Brandon sat up straight and leaned forward, "Yo, it's my favorite red velvet and caramel macchiato! It seems like you did buy this for me. How nice of you!” He held the cake carefully with both hands, with a look of gratitude but did not intend