Jass test as it he was crushed by the weight of shame. At the same time, Landon bitterly racked his brains for a counteroffensive against Feing a soare pare in her heart Abyssa mumbled, âGrandpaâ
200, Es your bartas. Letâs put aside the upsetting talk.â Javier went up to Newton and smiled. âWhy donât we look at the gifts your grandchigen get you âWeâll have dinner afterward so we donât keep the guests waiting.â
right, itâs present time Newton rubbed his hands adorably like a child.
BISBAL DE guess who were close to the Becketts presented their gifts to Newton, who cheerfully received each item and thanked his guess âGangedâ Sting. Landon stood in front of Newton and declared, âIâm close to Jasper. His grandpa is mine. May you be blessed with good health and happinessâ
âThank youâ Newton was all smiles.
âGanca, happy birthday! Betty shuffled over with a shy smile and attempted to stand beside Landon. âI know youâre into antiques. This is my gift for your She caliberately leaned toward Landon in an effort to close her distance from him. Too bad Landon refused to pay attention to her and dooged her move, causing her to almost lose her balance.
How humiliatirs Some quests were quietly laughing at her. Overcome with embarrassment, she silently cursed them out.
Before long, a maid brought in the Victorianâera vase by Betty. Newton beamed and nodded. âGreat!
Thank you, Betty!â
Betty couldnât help but gloat.
âThis is Ms. Laurenâs gift for you. Do check it out.â Ben brought out a painting.
âOn is that from Lauren? Show me!â
Newton looked surprised by the painting before laughing merrily. âHahaha! Is this her portrait of me?
Splendid! Such a talented girl!â
Everyone crowded around Newton to check out the painting that made him laugh. Within seconds, their attention had shifted from Betty to Laurenâs painting.
Lauren had painted a portrait of Newton laughing out loud in his usual outfit. She paid great attention to the details. Additionally, she scribbled a message at the bottom of the painting. It read, âDear Grandpa, smile always. From Lauren.â
âLook at Laurenâs painting. Does it resemble me? Sheâs talented in art!â Newton proudly showed off Lauren.
*LaurieâUhm, Lauren is great at painting. She is almost like a professional artist!â Landon smiled at the thought of the adorable Lauren.
The smile froze on Bettyâs face as she burned in jealousy.
âHer lines might be a little unpolished, but give her some time, and sheâll be successful in the industry.âJasper nodded quietly.
âGrandpa, Lauren is talented in art. Itâs always been her wish to enroll in an art college to study the subject.â Alyssa grabbed the opportunity to speak on behalf of Lauren.
She continued, âShe must have great potential if Jasper compliments herâyou know he rarely sings praises. She should give it a try. I bet we will have a famous artist in the family in five years.â
Jasper frowned at her words, which felt like a swipe at him. Did he never compliment the others? He wondered if he was as harsh as she made him sound.