A One Night Stand With My Boss (by Ela Osaretin) novel Chapter 34

Chapter 34

Camila was already used to this after years with her Grandma. She said with a smile, “It’s okay.”

“I’ll take you on a trip for the holidays,” Claire said.

“Yay, the diner is closed for seven days over the holidays! I got a big raise, so I can treat you to see the snow,” Camila giggled.

Claire nodded with relief, “You’re really something, sweetheart.”

After more than an hour on the bus, they finally arrived at the Maple Seafood. “This place is pretty expensive,” Camila remarked.

“It’s your grandma’s 70th birthday, so your uncle probably wants to do something nice,” Claire said, linking arms with her daughter as they walked inside.

Camila frowned and said, “I bet he will find an excuse to go to the bathroom when it’s time to pay the bill.”

This had happened a few times before. Every time the waiter brought the bill, either he was on a phone call or had gone to the bathroom, so to avoid embarrassment, her mom would always end up paying. Later, her uncle would pretend to be surprised, saying, “Oh, you’ve paid already?” He never mentioned splitting the bill or transferring money.

Once they reached the private room, her grandmother and uncle’s family had already arrived and ordered.

“Mom, happy birthday.” Claire handed her mother a prepared giftbox.

Her grandmother squeezed the thickness of the giftbox, and her smile beamed. “Claire, you’re so thoughtful.”

“Grandma, wishing you health and happiness.” Camila presented the gold earrings she had bought that morning.

Her grandmother smiled as she took them, opened the box right away, but upon seeing the gleaming earrings, her expression subtly changed. She looked slightly scornful and shook her head gently as she closed the box.

She extended her hand, wrinkled and spotted, displaying a shiny new gold bracelet. Her eyes were filled with pride. “This is the gift from Drew.”

Drew was Camila’s cousin.