CHAPTER 258: CHAPTER 258: GODFERY SHAW’S WAY OF MAKING PEACE

Nancy Allen was guessing what had changed Godfery Shaw, and Godfery had already appeared at Ink Manor.

Emma Lewis didn’t come downstairs today, staying upstairs with Nancy Allen watching the surveillance.

According to Emma Lewis, she and Godfery Shaw had a past grudge. Meeting an enemy easily stirs up anger, and if they start fighting again, it wouldn’t be good.

Robert Reed also found an excuse to avoid it.

So the moment Godfery Shaw entered the Ink Manor, no one paid him any attention.

The ink painters at Ink Manor only glanced at Godfery Shaw and then continued with their work.

Only Sophie Allen stepped forward, politely asking, "Uncle Godfery, what brings you here?"

In the past, Godfery Shaw found this title somewhat unpleasant, but hearing it now, he found it much more agreeable.

Sophie Allen was still willing to call him Uncle Godfery, which meant that the incident from that day still had room for reconciliation.

Godfery Shaw said, "I haven’t seen you in the past few days, so I came to check on you."

Sophie Allen didn’t respond to this, directly changing the topic: "Uncle Godfery, have a seat first. Would you like something to drink?"

Godfery Shaw intended to say coffee but then remembered that she wasn’t his assistant, just a child, so he changed his mind: "Ice water."

Sophie Allen brought over a cup of warm water and placed it in front of Godfery Shaw.

Mrs. Lewis easily suffers from stomachaches and mentioned that drinking iced water is bad for the stomach.

Godfery Shaw noticed it was warm water but said nothing.

After giving Godfery Shaw the water, Sophie Allen sat opposite him.

The big and small duo remained unusually quiet.

In the past, when Godfery Shaw wasn’t busy, Sophie Allen would chat a lot, talking non-stop with a big smile on her face.

But now, Sophie Allen wasn’t talking or smiling, and Godfery Shaw didn’t know what to say, making the atmosphere between them somewhat heavy.

Upstairs.

Emma Lewis couldn’t help but laugh while watching the surveillance: "Nancy, look, Godfery Shaw is so embarrassed, hahaha. Usually, no one can make Godfery this embarrassed. I told Sophie in advance, we have to be cool and distant, just like this."

Nancy Allen also chuckled at the surveillance footage, where Godfery and Sophie had been sitting silently for five minutes.

Godfery Shaw was used to silence, and Sophie Allen could also hold her peace.

Usually, people tried hard to please Godfery Shaw, and he didn’t need to say much, just a cold command and a couple of haughty words were enough to show respect.

But now, with Sophie Allen staying silent, Godfery Shaw found himself wanting to find something to talk about.

Not skilled in initiating conversation, Godfery Shaw managed to say, "If you want to go to the amusement park, we can go again today."

Sophie Allen’s eyes dimmed, shaking her head: "I’m not going."

After all, she was still hurt; there were some things she could forgive, not blame, but she didn’t want to overly expect anymore.

Sophie Allen refused, and Godfery Shaw’s heart trembled. But he didn’t give up and handed over a limited edition Lego to Sophie: "I noticed you liked Lego before, so I brought this for you."

Seeing the Lego in Godfery Shaw’s hand, Sophie’s expression cracked a bit.

This was a set, a limited edition of epic difficulty Lego with over five thousand pieces.

Even professionals might not be able to assemble it, and giving it to a five-year-old child... is this appropriate?

Sophie initially didn’t want to take it, but seeing she didn’t accept it, Uncle Godfery’s eyes gradually showed disappointment.

Sophie recalled what her mom said, he just doesn’t understand, no one loves him.

Kind-hearted Sophie couldn’t bear to be cold and indifferent, so she sighed lightly and accepted it.

Hailey Smith and Basil Smith, who were quietly observing, also breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

The eldest master, who couldn’t please people or coax children, just successfully gave a gift, which was already significant progress.

Emma Lewis, watching the surveillance upstairs, also pursed her lips: "Sophie is just soft-hearted. Can’t I buy that Lego myself? Forgiving Godfery Shaw just like that, it’s a bargain for him. The gift is given, and he still can’t find words to say, why isn’t he leaving yet."

Nancy Allen was also watching the surveillance and noticed Godfery Shaw’s expression, writing: "He’s not going to leave now."

Emma Lewis asked curiously: "Not leaving? If he’s not leaving, what does he want to do?"

Nancy Allen wrote: "You’ll see."

Godfery Shaw was the type of person who wouldn’t give up unless he achieved his goal.

Since he had come today, it meant there was a place for Sophie Allen in his heart, and he wouldn’t leave empty-handed.

Merely offering an apology gift certainly wasn’t enough.

Emma Lewis looked curiously at the surveillance video.

Just then, they heard Godfery Shaw speak again in the surveillance: "This set of Lego is a bit hard. I can help you build it."

Emma Lewis widened her eyes. Is that something Godfery Shaw would say?

Could Godfery Shaw have been possessed by something?

Nancy Allen, however, wasn’t surprised, as it was within expectations.

Hearing Godfery Shaw’s suggestion, Sophie Allen curiously asked, "You want to help me build the Lego? Aren’t you very busy?"

This Lego set was so complex, it wasn’t something a child could build, and Sophie couldn’t assemble it himself.

She originally thought of leaving it as a collection. For enthusiasts, just looking at such a rare set would bring happiness.

But now Godfery Shaw said he’d help her build it.

Godfery Shaw calmly replied: "I’m not busy today, there’s nothing much to do."

Basil Smith, standing behind, hesitated to speak.

Hailey Smith glanced at her brother, gave him a pitying look, indicating if the eldest wasn’t busy, his brother would be.

Sophie hesitated for a moment but couldn’t resist the temptation and nodded: "Alright, then."

Sophie led Godfery Shaw to her Lego area.

Sophie had her private space at the Ink Manor.

Robert Reed was strict with her but also doted on her. When Sophie liked Lego, Robert Reed specially arranged an area for her.

Godfery Shaw followed Sophie inside, arriving at Sophie’s territory.

Sophie opened the door, revealing a large transparent wall cabinet with various built Lego sets inside each square cabinet.

The floor was covered with cartoon mats, and inside was a build table with an unfinished Lego set on it.

Sophie took her shoes off and walked in.

Godfery Shaw stood at the door.

Sophie waved her hand: "Come in."

Godfery Shaw hesitated but still took off his shoes and followed inside.

Wearing a pair of brown socks, Godfery Shaw stepped onto the mat without shoes, feeling quite uncomfortable.

To others, this was very normal.

But for Godfery Shaw, taking off his shoes felt like removing his first layer of defense, making him uneasy.

But recalling the decision to come today, Godfery Shaw suppressed that discomfort and followed Sophie to the build table.

Sophie let Godfery Shaw sit first, cleaned the build table, and then opened the rare Lego set like she was handling a treasure.

"Uncle Godfery, building this will take a lot of time. Are you sure you want to join me?"

"Hmm, let’s start."

Sophie smiled, feeling a bit happy.

No one in her family understood these things, and it was the first time someone was willing to help her build Lego.