“Sure.” A fierce look fleeted across Gideon’s eyes. Even if Edward and Shelly said nothing, he wouldn’t want to have anything to do with Kris. She doesn’t know her place, so she will get a taste of my wrath!
It was a long night. While some people were fretting over their problems, some had a good night’s sleep. The next morning, Myra needed to go to the hospital for her prenatal checkup. Tony would be keeping her company, as he needed to check on his fractured arm and his other injuries.
That morning, the Hart Family had breakfast together. It had been a long time since they last had such a jolly breakfast together. Sebastian couldn’t help but lament, “It would be perfect if Damian and Katie are here.”
Smiling, Serena said, “You can always summon him if you want him back home.”
“He’s in the military, so he can’t just up and leave! Since he has chosen to become a soldier, he will have to obey their rules all the time!” Sebastian glared at Serena.
With a smile, she commented, “But I suppose he should come home during festive occasions. The Lantern Festival will be happening soon, so it will be nice if Damian gets to come home, even if only for a day.”
Upon hearing that, Sebastian got all excited. “I suppose I can start preparing for the family dinner now! Instead of inviting any outsiders, let’s have dinner among ourselves. And you, ahem. Uhm… Estelle, you can invite your brother,” Sebastian said rather awkwardly.
“What did you say? I didn’t hear you.” Estelle pretended that she didn’t hear him.
Furious, he retorted, “Just forget about it if you missed it!”
“Grandpa said you can bring your brother along to celebrate the festival with us, Miss Langley. After all, Grandpa will be personally involved in the preparations for the banquet!” Serena repeated Sebastian’s message in his stead.
While glaring at Serena, Sebastian chided, “You sure blabber a lot!”
“You’re the one who passed this trait down to me.” Ever since Serena got together with her new boyfriend, she had transformed drastically for the better, so Sebastian was actually feeling happy for her.
“Old Master Sebastian, I won’t be having lunch at home today, since I will be going to the company with Tony after my prenatal checkup.” Myra informed Sebastian of her plans after some thought.
Sebastian was most loving when he was talking to Myra. “Go on ahead. You can order your lunch with the servant. I will have the driver deliver your lunch to you by noon when they’re ready.”
“You’re being partial! I only got to have canteen meals while working in City Hall!” Shawn interjected while arching his brow.
Upon hearing that, Sebastian rolled his eyes at him and Estelle. “I will treat you two like royalty when you produce an heir to the family like them!”
Shawn scratched his nose sheepishly when he heard that statement. Since Estelle didn’t want kids yet, he supposed he wouldn’t be getting such treatment anytime soon. When breakfast was over, everybody left for school, work, or to the hospital respectively.
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