"If I get into trouble, I’ll be sure to ask you for help. I hope I won’t annoy you too much," Vivian said playfully."No." Luca smiled and took a sip of milk to ease her thirst.Vivian glanced at the time. It was noon. She stood up and said, "Luca, you did me a big favor today. Let me treat you to lunch."Luca glanced at the time and stood up as well. She accepted Vivian's kindness. "Okay, I'll pick the location?""No problem!" Vivian said cheerfully, "You’re familiar with the place. I’m sure whatever you pick will be delicious."Luca smiled and shook her head. "I don't eat out very often. I arrived in A City just half a year earlier than you. Let's go, I'll take you to experience your college life in advance. The students are currently on vacation, so we might not have many options.”"Where are we going?" Vivian was curious."You'll know when we get there," Luca said as she led Vivian downstairs.After getting in the car, Luca asked Warren to drive to the food street near Capi
Luca lowered her gaze and was glad that Vivian did not understand English.Otherwise, she would be sad to hear what they were saying about her even if she was used to others pointing and looking."Luca, why aren't you eating?" Vivian asked when she saw that Luca had stopped eating."Nothing to worry about." Luca picked up a burger and took a bite.The boy at the next table could not stop himself. He picked up his phone, walked over, and looked at Luca with a smile. "Hello, classmate. Do you want to add me on Facebook?""I'm not your classmate." Luca did not look at the boy. She acted coldly."We can be friends even if we’re not from the same university. Besides, you don't know what university I’m from. How are you so sure that we’re not from the same college?" The boy did not give up when faced with her indifference."I’m old enough to be your aunt. Besides, I'm not interested in people who like to talk about other people's appearances," Luca said coolly and took a sip of her gr
The corner of Luke's lips curled up a little as he gave a mocking smile.“Leave me alone,” said Luke. “I’ve already finished handling the documents.”There came the sound of someone knocking on his door after he said that.The smile on Luke’s face disappeared. Every time there was a knock on the door, that would mean he had work to do.Luca knew about that too, so she said, “Mr. Crawford, there’s work to do.”“It seems like it.” Luke placed his hand on the mouse and moved it. The computer screen lit up. Only then did he say, “Come in.”Tina pushed the door open and walked into the office. She was startled for a moment when she saw Luca sitting right opposite her boss. She wondered if she had come in at the wrong time.This was why Jason asked her to send the documents into the office herself. It turned out that this was happening.She happened to find out the truth of the rumors surrounding her boss, but at the same time, she had disturbed her boss while he was spending time wi
When they arrived at the villa, the kids came forward and surrounded them. It lightened up the atmosphere. “Daddy, does your holiday start tomorrow?” Tommy held Luke’s hands and looked at him eagerly. The kids hoped that the adults could start their holidays earlier. That way, they could have time to accompany them.It had been a long time since their family celebrated New Year’s together happily. The kids hardly felt any festive cheer during New Year’s celebrations when the impostor Bianca was still here with them. The impostor Bianca would turn Crawford Manor upside down and ruin the festive mood.She argued with Susan every day. It was just like when their grandmother was still living in the house with them. It was chaotic. Now, their mother had finally come back. That was why they hoped that they could start the holidays earlier and spend the rest of the time with them.“I still have to work tomorrow,” replied Luke. T Corporation would let the employees start their holid
"Is there anything else the old master wanted to tell me?" Luke asked. Old Master Crawford's attitude toward Allison was clear enough when he let Luke deal with the matter.The old master did not want Allison back here. However, since she was Luke's biological mother, he should let Luke make the decision.Still, who would be able to stop Allison if she wanted to come back? Allison would only cause trouble if they stopped her from coming back.“Old Master Crawford didn’t say much about Madam Allison. But he was hoping that you could bring the kids back to Crawford Manor to spend New Year’s Eve together with him,” said Mr. Griffin. The old master was thinking of having a family reunion and celebrating the new year together with them.“Okay.” Luke ended the call. Then, he called the interpreter he hired for Allison in Seoul.“Mr. Crawford, I’m sorry. I didn’t get to stop Ms. Allison from booking her flight back.” Once the call was put through and before Luke could say anything, the
“Can we not celebrate the new year in Crawford Manor this year?” Lanie, who had always been quiet, suddenly spoke.Lanie was not afraid of Allison’s appearance, but he did not like noisy places. Luca shook her head and replied, “I’m afraid not. Old Master Crawford already asked all of you to go back on New Year’s Eve.”“Ah…” Rainie cried out and lowered her head.They loved their great-grandpa, but they did not like it when Susan and Allison were at each other’s throats.The kids were not as innocent and naive as they were before. They knew once Allison came back, she would definitely return to Crawford Manor.“Rainie…” Tommy looked at her, asking for help. They lost their appetite when they heard that their grandmother would be coming back and they would have to return to Crawford Manor on New Year’s Eve.“Eat your dinner first. Perhaps it’s not as bad as you think.” Luca convinced them.The kids were no longer in the mood for their dinner anymore.They did not hate Allison.
Sophian had already figured out what kind of person Allison was, so she said, “Ms. Allison, you have such a good son.” Allison got even more furious when she heard such flattering words. She said, "How is he good? He doesn't even want to come here and help me with my luggage. Someone in the family must have had a bad influence on him. This is driving me crazy! I must lecture him this time." Allison called herself a mother. However, she had forgotten that she had never done anything a mother should. Sophian immediately replied, "Perhaps he couldn't find a place to park. You know that there's limited parking at the airport. That's why he can't come in. Ms. Allison, don't you have me with you? I can help."Allison managed to calm down after listening to her. She rested her rough hands on Sophian's smooth hands and said, "You're so thoughtful.""Ms. Allison, what are you saying? You're an elder. Shouldn't I be considerate of you?" Sophian smiled sweetly, trying to please Allison.
"Ms. Allison, please get into the car first. Let me put the luggage in the car trunk," said Sophian.Allison was satisfied with Sophian’s performance. She nodded, then she opened the rear door and got into the car.Sophian dragged the two big and heavy suitcases to the back of the car. She lifted her luggage and put it in the car trunk first. Although the suitcase was big, there was not much important stuff in it. Hence, she could put it in easily. Sophian was planning to put Allison’s luggage in the car trunk too.Sophian was well prepared as she had experienced the weight of it earlier. She took a deep breath, bent down, and was about to lift the suitcase. However, she staggered and almost scratched the car with the suitcase. Sophian was so flabbergasted that she broke into a cold sweat. It was nothing if she scratched the car, but it would be a big deal if she left a bad impression on Luke.Sophian looked at Allison, who was sitting in the car and warming herself up. She