Just as when she was about to check who it was, she saw a man walking towards her. He was a tall handsome man full of youthful spirit. He was wearing a pair of cool sunglasses. He looked so familiar that Elsa couldn't believe her eyes for a moment.
Lawrence stopped in front of her and took off his sunglasses.
"Grandma, I am back!" Lawrence excitedly exclaimed and gave his grandma his most pleasant smile.
Still looking surprised, Elsa scanned the young man in front of her. She noticed that his purplish eyes looked very much alike to Cherry's.
When she finally recognized him, Elsa couldn't help but scream out of excitement, "Oh, my! Lawrence, you're back?"
She immediately put down the watering can in her hand and looked at him intently, scanning him from head to toes. Then she held Lawrence's hands and emotionally said, "You are really my Lawrence." Then she added, "My good boy! You've grown up to such a strong and handsome man now."
Elsa never got bored to look at Lawrence and she couldn't hide the excitement on her face. He was taller than Wilson now plus he had a more handsome face. He was even cuter than young Jackson.
Lawrence stretched his arms and hugged Elsa tightly. He rested his head on her shoulder and said, "Grandma, we haven't seen each other for many years. I've grown up into a big man now. I am no longer that scamp you used to know."
"You are so right, my dear. Violet has also grown up into a big girl now as well as her brother," Elsa agreed. Elsa was actually lonely because Violet went away for a few days. But now that Lawrence was back, she felt very pleased. She wouldn't be lonely anymore because her beloved grandson had come back.
After a while, Lawrence held his Grandma's hands and led her into the house.
When they were seated on the sofa, he asked, "Where is Grandpa?"
"Oh, he went to his old friend's house to play chess. He felt so bored at home so he went out for a walk," Elsa vigorously answered.
Elsa seemed to have a lot of stories to tell Lawrence since they haven't seen each other for a long time. So she continued to chatter, "Your uncle and your aunt already went to work. They seem to be very busy recently, especially your aunt. She works overtime every day. Alas, I'm always left at home alone."
"Aunt Selina always works hard because she is a very career oriented woman. We all know that," Lawrence tried to pacify his grandma. As far as he could remember, his aunt was always a shrewd and capable woman who was so passionate about business.
"Yes, I know. But I feel distressed whenever I see them work so hard. I really hope that they could take a rest and relax sometimes," Elsa said with a concerned look in her eyes.
"Grandma, don't worry too much about aunt. She has uncle by her side and uncle will certainly take good care of her," comforted Lawrence. He had always trusted the affection between his uncle and his aunt.
"Hmmm... but now that you're back, I won't be lonely anymore," Elsa beamed?with?a?wide?smile?while clasping Lawrence's hand. Suddenly, she remembered something and asked, "My boy, why didn't you tell us of your arrival? We could have picked you up at the airport. If only they knew that you will be back today, your uncle and your aunt won't probably go to work."
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