Chapter 705

“What were you talking about?” Abel said from behind.

Tom laughed dryly. “Nothing! Grandpa said today is about you and Ruth, so I won’t be stealing the limelight from you.”

As he spoke, he walked with Ruth into the house. He talked about how he and Abel were born on the same day, but it was at different times. Still, the gap was not far apart.

“So, who was born first?” Ruth asked cooperatively.

Tom smiled. “That’s not important. What’s important is that don’t you think it’s a coincidence? We’re both the eldest in our respective families, and my father also happens to be...”

“Oh, then I understand. You’re the younger one!”

Tom spluttered. Their pleasant conversation had come to an end.

He was silent for a few seconds before he leaned closer to whisper, “Pearl is here today, too. She’s a little reserved. Please spend some time with her. Don’t let her feel neglected.”

Coincidentally, he had just invited Pearl to come here when he learned that his family would be hosting Ruth’s fam