Chapter 57: Granny Did Not Arrange for That Blind Date Banquet, Right?
She did not think that Olivier was stiff.
Even if he really was, then he must have become an expert at it!
"That's good, then."
Hearing her words, Melanie understood what Gwenda meant. She nodded repeatedly and said with gratification, "I don't want to get involved in you young people's affairs. If you're both good with each other then it's fine."
"Okay."
Gwenda nodded sensibly and said nothing more on the subject.
Finished with his phone call, Olivier came back to see them chatting happily. So, he asked, "What are you two talking about?"
"Oh, just your childhood days of rebelliousness."
Melanie snorted lightly and complained to Gwenda, "He was a really naughty boy. When he was in kindergarten, he picked fights with his classmates and came home bruised all the time. Back then, his parents weren't around, so I always had to go to school and apologise to the parents. Ah, it was so embarrassing."
Gwenda could not help but smile. Her eyes twinkled with joy.
Seeing this, Olivier smiled too.
Before they knew it, the sky grew dark.
"Madam, dinner is ready."
A maid came to inform them.
"Very well, it's time to eat. Let's talk at the table, shall we?"
Gwenda helped Melanie to the dining table.
Then, the three of them took their seats.
After the maid had finished preparing the dishes, she stepped aside.
"Dear Gwenda, look at you, you're quite skinny. Do eat more!"
Melanie gave Olivier a look and said, "Take care of her."
"Yes, grandma."
Olivier agreed with a smile as he then picked some food for Gwenda. He leaned over to her and whispered, "Eat more. Otherwise, grandma will lecture me again."
Gwenda felt an itch in her ears and automatically tried to avoid him. It was as if Olivier's breath had slipped into her brain via her ear, causing her back to feel tingly. Seeing this, Melanie smiled lightly.
During dinner, the atmosphere was still wonderfully relaxed.
Gwenda ate quite a bit for this meal.
After dinner, Melanie went upstairs. When she came down, there was a wooden box in her hand.
"Gwenda, this is the first time we've met. I don't really have anything to give you, but please take this."
When the box was opened, there was a jade bracelet nestled within.
Gwenda was shocked and quickly pushed the box away. "Granny, I can't. I'm here for the first time and I brought you nothing. How could I possibly take something from you? This isn't good." Melanie was amused, "You silly child, what nonsense are you spouting? The fact that you came is good enough. Keep it. If you don't, I'll get angry."
Gwenda's hand was frozen in mid-air as she turned to look at Olivier.
He only chuckled and reached out for the jade bracelet. Studying it, he said, "It looks good. But I seem to recall that my mum has one as well?" Gwenda immediately waved her hands, her ears red with embarrassment as she said, "Granny, this is too valuable. I really can't accept it."
"Nonsense!"
Melanie glared at Olivier before turning to look at Gwenda in a friendly manner.
"Please, do keep it. It's just a little token of goodwill. Don't listen to Olivier's nonsense."
Melanie glared at Olivier impatiently as she spoke.
A sinister smile crept up Olivier's lips. Then, he grabbed onto Gwenda's wrist and slipped on the jade bracelet.
"You..."
"Just put it on."
Olivier smiled tightly at her and said, "I share the same thoughts as grandma."
That made Gwenda's face flare crimson once again with warmth.
Seeing Gwenda accepting her gift, Melanie smiled with satisfaction and said, "Remember to visit often! I'd love to chat with you." "Okay."
Gwenda nodded with a red face.
"Alright, I won't keep you any longer. Be careful when on the way back."
"Right."
Olivier answered and soon left the Petit Mansion with Gwenda.
They got in the car and set off once more.
Along the way, Gwenda kept staring at the jade bracelet on her left wrist, her brows drawn together in a frown.
"What are you thinking about?"
Olivier noticed her disquiet. When he reached a red light, he stopped the car and turned to look at her.
Pursing her lips, Gwenda looked up at him and asked tentatively, "Today's blind date banquet isn't arranged by granny, right?"
Olivier raised his eyebrows. "Why do you ask?"
"Just tell me whether or not it's true!"☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐
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