Meredith didn't say anything and got into Derek's car.
Derek was relieved to see how cooperative she was.
Fortunately, she hadn't taken a dislike to him that much yet.
Easton blinked at Derek, as if he was taking credit for it.
Sitting in the car, Meredith didn't notice their interactions and felt a little uneasy. She simply looked out of the window, not allowing anyone to know what she was thinking.
Soon, the car arrived at the destination.
Easton looked out of the window, amazement gleaming in his eyes. "Wow, mom, look, it's so beautiful here."
Meredith got off the car and looked at the house in front of her. It wasn't large, but very unique and classic.
There was a courtyard in front of the house, surrounded by red brick walls with a door richly ornamented with carvings.
As a designer, Meredith walked over to take a closer look at the details by instinct and found that those were ancient patterns. Now that vintage style was so popular, similar elements were also used in fashion design.
Easton was also very satisfied with this place. Growing up abroad, he was amazed to see a house with such national characteristics.
Derek was not surprised to see the expressions on their faces. After all, this was the house he had chosen very carefully.
Just as Meredith was studying the details at the door, the owner of the house walked out immediately at the sight of them. When he was about to greet Derek, Derek winked at him, signaling him to talk to Meredith.
The owner caught on at once, impressed by Derek. Since this house was both well-located and beautiful, it would cost the buyer a bundle.
However, the owner didn't expect that this man to leave the decision to his wife. What a good husband!
The owner walked up to Meredith and asked, "Lady, are you here to see the house?"
"Yes, we are. Sir, you have such a beautiful house."
Honey-lipped, Easton made the owner of the house beam.
"Then let's go in and have a look."
The owner of the house quite liked this family. After all, the husband was sensible, the wife pretty, while the child was smart.
Meredith couldn't help but shake her head seeing Easton running so fast. "Easton, don't run so fast. What if you break something or fall?"
"Well, it's fine. I'm not a kid anymore. I won't fall."
Easton said righteously, while Meredith felt helpless at that. Easton was only five years old, but he actually didn't think himself as a kid anymore.
"It's okay. He knows what to do."
Derek said behind Meredith.
Hearing the man's voice, Meredith wanted to run away, so she simply replied okay before trotting up to Easton.
Derek was a little disappointed, but he didn't take it seriously and followed them.
"This is the courtyard. Look, this tree has been here for decades. It's a pleasure to drink tea and relax here in summer."
The owner of the house was a man who knew how to enjoy life, so he would only sell the house to the buyer he liked. It was Derek's sincerity and manners that had touched him the other day.
The owner's words reminded Meredith of her own house. Although it was not so beautiful as this house, there was also a tree at the door. During her childhood, she and her mother had often relaxed under the tree. At that time, she was just like a carefree princess.
"I used to have a tree like this in front of my house. When my mother scolded me, I would climb up the tree and hide myself. But once, I was bitten by a caterpillar, and I never dared to be naughty again."
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