Bonnie's trick always worked on Miley, mostly because the latter had always been fond of her.
Although Bonnie was born into a wealthy family, she was always modest and gentle - especially in front of Miley.
That was the reason why she didn't disagree when Wilson decided to manage the Campbell's business after they got married in Italy.
After all, Bonnie and Wilson were crazy about each other, and Bonnie respected the elders of the Morris family.
The couple would visit them several times a year, which was enough for Miley.
"You always know the right thing to say to please me," Millie playfully complained and patted Bonnie's hand.
"Great-grandma, look. This is the gift little mommy bought for me. It's my favorite Barbie dolls! Do you see the princess dress she bought for me? It's so beautiful. I love it." Tammy showed the dolls to Miley, bouncing on the spot.
Miley looked at the dolls and beamed with joy at how adorable the little one was. She leaned forward and gently stroked Tammy's head. "It seems like Gabrielle really likes you."
"Yes, I like her, too." Tammy glanced at Gabrielle and smiled.
"Grandma." Gabrielle and Westley walked up to Miley.
"Gabrielle, have you been eating properly? God, look at you! You have lost too much weight!" Miley's brows furrowed as she looked at Gabrielle up and down.
Gabrielle looked at herself and smiled. "No, grandma. I've actually gained weight lately."
"Nonsense! Do you think I'm blind? I don't see an ounce of fat in your body. It's obvious you have lost weight. Have you been too busy, or is it because Westley hasn't been taking good care of you? If he is not looking after you, better move here. I will make all your favorite dishes every day and make sure you gain weight soon. Before you know it, you will become a plump girl. I promise," Miley said intently.
Gabrielle smiled. She didn't want to be a plump girl.
"Grandma, I'm fine, really. I've been eating healthy, nutritious food every day. I haven't lost weight," she explained.
"Grandma, Gabrielle isn't lying. She doesn't put on weight easily." Westley tried helping her, but it didn't seem to work.
"I am sure she has lost some weight. Are you not taking good care of her?" Miley thought it was all Westley's fault.
"You are right, Grandma. It's all my fault. I haven't been taking proper care of her. I should have made her eat more." Westley shook his head.
"I knew it. It's all because of you. If you can't take good care of Gabrielle, she can move and live with me,'" remarked Miley.
"Grandma, I'm fine. I don't have to move in here," Gabrielle refused right away.
Miley was only kidding. She didn't want her to move into their house. After all, how would she have a great-grandchild if Gabrielle lived with her?
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