CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 40: GRANDPA URGES FOR A CHILD

"Sure, Grandpa, as long as he has time, I’m fine." The girl knew how to make the old man happy.

In the study next door, Adrian Lancaster was asked about a love that lasts a lifetime, which reminded him of the girl he had seen eighteen years ago in kindergarten...

That was the first time he saw Shane, and after more than a decade, unexpectedly, in high school, she transferred to his class under a new name... Finally, his longing over the years was no longer in vain, it had found a place.

But...

Fate always plays tricks; how many people can really end up with the one they love under this sky?

How many people’s loved ones actually become their lifelong partners?

Whenever he thought of Sienna, Adrian Lancaster felt a faint tugging pain in his heart, because with regret, comes the inability to let go.

Money can’t buy love, which for President Lancaster, was also a deep sense of helplessness.

On the terrace.

Faye Turner was chatting happily with Grandpa, and after hanging up the phone, she couldn’t help but recall the last time she went back to the old house with Adrian Lancaster, when she first met Mrs. Lancaster.

It was Adrian Lancaster who said his mom wanted to see her.

But when they met, she called her "Auntie," and she didn’t respond, not to mention having a chat.

Faye always remembered the look in Mrs. Lancaster’s eyes that day, not just cold, but with a sense of chill and defense.

This intriguing mother-son relationship was something that Faye often thought about.

The night was deepening.

She carried her laptop back to the second bedroom, took a bath, and prepared to sleep.

Adrian Lancaster came out of the study and went straight into the master bedroom.

After bathing, staring at the empty double bed, he couldn’t help but recall that morning when he saw a blossoming plum flower on the sheet.

That was Faye’s first time, and every time he thought of it, a faint emotion stirred within him.

Just as he got into bed, a bell rang, and a video call came in on WeChat.

Adrian Lancaster picked up his phone and saw it was Grandpa!

He raised an eyebrow, put down the phone, and rushed out of the bedroom, knocking on the door of the second bedroom next door.

The girl who had just snuggled into bed propped herself up at the knock, asking, "What’s up?"

"Grandpa wants to video call," the man’s deep magnetic voice came through, "come over here for a bit."

The girl quickly pulled back the covers, slipped on slippers, and unlocked the door, "Is Grandpa okay? Is he not feeling well?"

Adrian Lancaster didn’t explain, he grasped her wrist and led her toward the master bedroom, as Faye thought something might have happened to Grandpa.

As soon as they entered, the video ringtone was still going on.

He pulled her to the bedside, then picked up the phone, his deep eyes gazing at the girl, "Please cooperate, Mrs. Lancaster."

Faye came to her senses, watching him swipe the answer button, "Hello, Grandpa." She wore a smile, her voice gentle.

"What’s going on with you, kid?" The old man was obviously displeased, "Why did it take so long to answer? What were you up to?"

"I was just having a bath, Grandpa." Adrian Lancaster moved the phone away, letting Grandpa see his pajama-clad form and damp hair.

"And where’s Faye?" the old man asked again.

The man turned the camera lens to the girl sitting at the bedside, Faye cooperated well, smiling, "Hello, Grandpa."

Seeing the girl was also in pajamas, in the master bedroom, and even sitting on the bed, the old man was extremely pleased, "You two should get in bed first, get cozy under the covers, and then we’ll have a nice chat."

Adrian Lancaster glanced at Faye, who, under the man’s gentle and profound gaze, gently lifted the quilt and settled into his bed.

Adrian Lancaster got into bed holding the phone, and he naturally draped an arm over the girl’s shoulder, pulling her into his embrace so Grandpa could see them both in the camera frame.

Such close contact made Faye’s heart race, and her cheeks flushed slightly; she could smell the man’s post-bath fragrance.

Grandpa, seeing this scene, was filled with joy, smiling, "Adrian, from now on, you two should come back every Friday for dinner, and spend the night here!"

"Okay, Grandpa."

Seeing his beloved grandson agree so readily, the old man was very happy, "You really look more and more like a couple. Love each other well and have children soon for The Lancaster Family."

Faye leaned against the man’s arm, her weight gradually resting on him, leaning into his warm chest, "Grandpa, how have you been feeling lately?" she shifted the topic.

Adrian Lancaster felt the girl’s body temperature, a wave of heat overwhelming him.