Verian took off her apron and walked out from the kitchen as she said, "Madam Leah and I are done cooking. Harrison, you can call your sister and Boyle over. She can sleep after she's done eating."
Just as Harrison was about to call them, he noticed the Maybach that was parked at the courtyard had its door open.
Both Boyle and Cherie got out of the car and were walking toward the house.
Harrison exclaimed, "They're coming."
Old Master Fudd pushed his preion glasses up the bridge of his nose and took a good look at Boyle.
"Whoa, he’s quite the handsome man and is pretty tall too. Hey, Harrison, who's taller between the two of you?"
Harrison had never actually made a serious comparison with him before but based on a glance, they looked to be about the same height.
Heaton was displeased as he said, "Have you never seen a handsome man before, dad? Both your son and grandson could compete against his looks."
OId Master Fudd said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Do you think you're that impressive? I was told that Jelly Bean's boyfriend built a business empire in America in just seven years."
Harrison said, "Grandpa, you're too biased. How could you side against your own family? We should be a team to defeat the enemy."
Old Master Fudd scoffed and said, "I'm not being biased and I'm only speaking the truth. Besides, you and your father are a team while I'm going to be a team with Jelly Bean so don't try to stop me."
Heaton exclaimed, "Dad, it's fine that we don't usually get along and I'm willing to let it slide since you're much older. My purpose today is to butt heads with Boyle who is snatching your beloved granddaughter away, not you."
Old Master Fudd continued to scoff as he said, "Who wants to butt heads with you anyway?"
Harrison sighed as he thought to himself, 'This family is way too immature. It’ll be embarrassing if Boyle was to see this.'
Verian brought out some plates and cutleries from the kitchen as she spoke with a smile, "Dad, you all were just fine earlier so why are you guys arguing now?"
Old Master Fudd said, "It was Heaton. He keeps trying to start fights with me and if he skips even a day, he'll feel very uncomfortable with himself!"
Boyle and Cherie had just entered the house.
Cherie exclaimed, "Grandpa!"
Old Master Fudd immediately cracked a warm and compassionate smile as his earlier bitter expression faded away completely. "Oh! Jelly Bean, hurry over and let me take a good look at you!"
Cherie rushed over and immediately hugged Old Master Fudd. The old man excitedly twirled his granddaughter's hands around.
Old Master Fudd whispered to his granddaughter, "Hurry up and cheer your father up. Your father is here to make things difficult for your boyfriend. He even explicitly mentioned it!"
Cherie smiled and said, "Thanks for the heads up, grandpa."
Boyle walked over to them and politely greeted everyone.
Old Master Fudd absolutely adored him.
However, Heaton did not even glance at Boyle once.
Verian was a gentle person as she cracked a gentle smile at Boyle before saying, "It's time for our meal. You can go wash your hands with Jelly Bean and get ready for our meal."
Boyle nodded and said, "Alright."
The entire family sat down and started eating after that.
Old Master Fudd was sitting at the master's seat as he took a quick glance at everyone after he got himself seated.
Both Heaton and Harrison sat down immediately.
However, Boyle helped Cherie to pull her chair out and only sat down after she was comfortably seated.
Old Master Fudd scoffed and said, "Look at how thoughtful Boyle is. You should really learn from him."
Heaton was speechless.
It stung him on the inside.
Verian felt the same too as she explained, "Dad, Heaton and I are not newlyweds anymore. I'd feel even more uncomfortable if he were to pull my chair out for me."
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