Chapter 96 The Painting
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Emrys nodded. “I don’t ever want to see Leonard Light in Jadeborough again. In addition, I want you to send someone to protect the mother and daughter staying in this house. Naturally, don’t let them notice your presence, and don’t disrupt their lives.”
“Understood. Your wish is my command, Empyrean Lord.”
With that, Hunter called his lackeys to drag Hunter and Leonard away. As for their subsequent fate, Emrys couldn’t be bothered by it as he returned to the house.
“Ma’am, everything is all right now. That b*stard won’t ever bully you two again.”
“Thank you. Thank you so much, Dr. Lund. You have saved both our lives once more. I really don’t know how we can repay you.”
The woman dropped to her knees tearfully.
Emrys quickly helped her up and comforted her with a smile, “Don’t worry about it. It’s no big deal at all. I would still like to thank you for standing up for us when Caylie and Apricot Hall were being maligned the other day.”
“I still feel bad about what happened. Our actions had no impact at all.”
“It’s the thought that counts, and we’re very appreciative of it.”
After reassuring the woman, he turned his attention to Nancy, giving her hair a tousle as he remarked, “Despite knowing you for some time now, I haven’t gotten you a gift yet.”
“Don’t say that, Mr. Lund. Both of us are already heavily indebted to you. There’s no way we can accept anything more,” the woman rejected frantically.
Nancy, too, added in her childish tone, “That’s right. You have been very good to me, Dr. Lund, and I like you a lot.”
“Don’t worry, Ma’am. It’s not a particularly expensive gift. Just a token of my appreciation.”
Having expected such a scenario, Emrys had instructed Hunter to bring a brush, paint, and paper for this very reason. Right in front of the mother–daughter pair, he began to paint a picture.
In it was a sea of flowers underneath the glorious sun. A small girl was running amidst them with a vibrant smile on her face.
Clearly, it was supposed to be Nancy when she grew older. Emrys had extrapolated what her features would look like in four to five years.
He painted the picture with great care, similar to how he did with Burgeoning Rose, the painting he gave Yelena back then.
The woman couldn’t help but exclaim, “I didn’t know you’re such a skilled painter, Dr. Lund. It’s lovely.”
Once he was done, Emrys explained to the little girl with a grin, “This painting is titled Nancy’s Happy Days. It is my gift to you. Do you like it?”
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