Cheyenne's sharp-tongued yet caring nature was something Iker had become accustomed to. He simply smiled and didn't respond, content with the quiet moment they were sharing. He wished time could slow down a bit, as his recovery meant he would soon have to leave the villa, and he cherished these moments with Cheyenne.
However, their peaceful atmosphere was interrupted by the arrival of old Mr. Foley and Joe, who came bearing gifts. Cheyenne greeted them with surprise and enthusiasm, rising from her seat to embrace old Mr. Foley's arm.
'Grandfather, why have you come?' Cheyenne asked, clearly delighted. Old Mr. Foley looked healthier than before, dressed in a black jacket, and his complexion had improved significantly. He had a hearty smile on his face.
Joe, still in his uniform, followed behind and politely greeted Cheyenne. 'Miss Lawrence, sorry to disturb you.'
'No, not at all, Grandfather and Joe, please have a seat. Let me get some water for you,' Cheyenne replied and hurriedly made her way to the kitchen, her steps light and cheerful.
Old Mr. Foley was worried she might fall and reminded her, 'Cheyenne, take your time; I'm not thirsty.' But her figure had disappeared behind the door.
With a knowing smile, old Mr. Foley turned his attention to the young man standing nearby, observing him intently. He compared him to his eldest grandson in his mind, noting that this young man was slightly taller and had a darker complexion. Iker felt uncomfortable under the scrutiny, subtly adjusting his posture.
Breaking the awkward silence, old Mr. Foley asked Iker with a smile, 'Does Master Iker live here?'
Iker's heart raced, unsure if old Mr. Foley's question was casual or if he had set a trap for him.
Old Mr. Foley continued to smile, his gaze shifting to the cartoon fruit platter on the table. He teased, 'Young man, was that so difficult to answer?'
Iker finally raised his head to meet the older man's gaze and calmly explained, 'I apologize, old Mr. Foley. I was lost in thought. My house caught fire, so I rented a room on the second floor from Miss Lawrence.'
With a snort of disapproval, old Mr. Foley made his dissatisfaction clear. 'Given your background, even staying in the presidential suite for a month is a trivial matter.'
Iker was left speechless.
As Cheyenne returned from the kitchen with two glasses of water, she saw the two men sitting together, chatting and seemingly getting along well. She thought they were having a pleasant first meeting.
'Grandfather, Master Iker. What are you discussing so happily?' she asked.
Old Mr. Foley chuckled, his face radiating warmth and affection as he responded to Cheyenne's question. 'You know I'm very interested in the military, my dear, so I'm chatting with Master Iker about his military experiences. I really like this young man. Cheyenne, if you want to date him, I'll support you.'
Cheyenne quickly intervened to prevent old Mr. Foley from playing matchmaker. 'Grandfather, please don't make things up. Master Iker and I are just friends.'
Friends?
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