Be Grandma
Crystal's POV:
After being checked by Laura's doctor, Arron had gotten hungry. The snacks Laura brought weren't enough to satiate the little boy.
"Mommy, I want meat." Arron patted his belly for emphasis, which made Laura chuckle aloud. She immediately scooped Arron up and walked out.
"Let's go. We'll have a feast of meat!"
"Yay! Thank you, Grandma!"
Arron grinned sweetly. He looked like a clever and lively boy, and there was a certain happiness in his eyes that was infectious. It was the first time that he had seen his grandmother in real life, and this little boy seemed very fond of her.
I shook my head helplessly. Looking at them go, I was also very happy. It was nice to be a family like this.
Since Laura was carrying Arron in her arms, I went and opened the door for them. Unexpectedly, I was met with the cold gaze of Rufus, who was standing right outside.
I was so startled that I stepped out and slammed the door in a hurry, hoping that Rufus didn't see the boy behind me.
"Er, why are you still here?" I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. My mind was racing. I knew that I hadn't said anything that would've given us away to Laura just now. At most, Arron called Laura "Grandma" several times.
My head started to pound. I thought that Rufus had left and had consequently became lax, but it turned out he was standing right outside the door for who knew how long!
Laura quickly put Arron down, opened the door, and walked out. She pretended to be surprised and asked Rufus, "Didn't you leave with the doctor? Why'd you come back?"
Rufus didn't answer Laura's question. His eyes were so deep that no one could tell what was on his mind. He glanced at me and then looked away. "Mom, why did that child call you Grandma?"
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