"Ava."
A loving, smiling voice interrupted Ava Sterling’s speech.
Ava turned around and saw Sharon Sheridan walking toward her with incredible warmth, and her smile was even more intense than yesterday, her spirit vibrant and full of life.
It was clear to Ava that the old lady was very happy.
And if the grandma was happy, she was naturally happy too. She went over, held the old lady’s hand, and sweetly called out, "Grandma~"
"Yes!"
"Have you had breakfast? Grandma asked Mrs. Yeo to prepare sothing nutritious for you, very healthy indeed."
Sharon asked with particular concern, and Ava imdiately nodded obediently, "I have, I ate it all, not a bite left!"
"Oh, really?"
As Sharon spoke, she looked at the person next to her. Poe Vaughn stood beside the grandma with one hand in his pocket, looking at Ava’s face, which had a nice glow.
Seeing how Poe’s gaze lingered on Ava, Sharon’s eyes were smiling, but she feigned anger and said, "Our Ava is really good, she ate it all. But Poe didn’t behave, he only ate a little."
Ava raised an eyebrow, looking at him. His expression was as usual, still so dignified and aloof, exuding an air of abstinence, just like a deity. Ava suddenly felt like the person who ssed with her last night and this morning had a twin brother.
He’s the elder brother, and he has a younger brother.
His younger brother is entirely different, like a wolf that hasn’t had at in decades, absolutely frightening.
Their eyes t, and Poe turned his gaze, heading upstairs without a flicker of emotion on his face.
Ava chuckled inwardly. How can soone have such dual personalities?
As if he doesn’t recognize people once out of bed. Is he seriously ill or what?
Sharon noticed the cold laugh and mockery in Ava’s eyes as she watched Poe, but she wasn’t angry.
Because her grandson, you see, is too good at hiding his feelings. No wonder the girl didn’t like him.
Holding Ava’s hand and lightly patting it, Sharon’s voice grew even more loving: "Ava, marrying Poe really wronged you. This kid, with his cold face every day, is not sothing an average person can endure, you’ve really suffered."
"But don’t worry, Grandma will certainly talk to him properly. We can’t let him continue like this, absolutely cannot let our Ava feel wronged."
Upon hearing this, images of forcing Poe to smile last night flashed in Ava’s mind, and she shivered. Quickly she said, "No need, no need. He’s good as he is!"
"I just like his do-not-say personality!"
"Look, Grandma, this necklace is a gift from him."
Saying this, Ava lifted the pearl necklace around her neck to show Sharon, whispering as she did, "He clearly bought it especially for , yet when he gave it to , he said it was sothing he picked up casually. Isn’t he just a tease?"
Tease...
Hearing this word, Sharon almost burst into laughter but thankfully managed to hold back, though the smile at the corners of her mouth spread uncontrollably.
Ava continued, "And this hairpin too, he gave it to , saying it was a reward."
"Clearly wanting to give sothing, but finding so excuse about playing chess with him to justify the reward. Isn’t he really just a tease?"
"However, I just love his teasing nature, suits my taste exactly."
Ava said, winking at Sharon, looking very fond of him.
Indeed, she did like soone like Poe Vaughn; that was true. But in front of Sharon, she had to phrase it differently to make the old lady happy.
She believed that Poe gave her these things to show in front of Grandma as well.
Sure enough, when Ava ntioned it, Sharon couldn’t help but laugh heartily.
Ava laughed along.
See, she knew it would happen.
However, she didn’t realize that Sharon wasn’t amused by Ava’s words themselves but by her straightforward and candid nature that didn’t hide a thing, which was utterly adorable.
Mrs. Yeo was not downstairs; she had gone upstairs to tidy up.
Just as Poe ca in, she was nearly done.
The roses were no longer fresh, so she took all of them out, cleaned up the petals from the floor, and replaced the bedding with clean ones, still in bright red.
The curtains were drawn open; a large stream of light poured in, instantly brightening up the room, adding to its cheerful atmosphere.
Seeing Poe, Mrs. Yeo greeted with a smile, "Young Master Poe."
While tidying up the room, she had been thinking about how to tell Sharon Sheridan. Although Ava had tidied up the bedroom a bit when coming out, Mrs. Yeo still noticed right away the significant evidence of their "wedding night," which was quite long.
Knowing the old lady, she would likely be extrely pleased.
Poe looked at the cart Mrs. Yeo pushed, filled with the replaced bright red bedding, nodded slightly, and went to the wardrobe room.
Mrs. Yeo pushed the cart out with a smile, heading to the backyard for washing.
Before coming downstairs, Ava had tidied herself up since this wasn’t Green Mountain Villa or her own ho, so she had to be particular.
She wore a comfortable outfit with a bit of a chic style, and her long hair was partially pinned up with a hairpin, just like yesterday, with the rest cascading down, exuding an aura of intellectual elegance.
However, that’s only until she starts speaking.
Once she spoke, that aura would be gone.
Ava had this ability; her appearance and nature were worlds apart.
Poe had changed his clothes too; before, he wore casual loungewear, exuding a cool vibe. Now, he had on a casual shirt and trousers, not in a suit, so the cold and ruthless deanor of a businessman was less pronounced.
Ava watched the person coming downstairs, which seed like the first ti seeing him in casual attire.
Although he still wore dark colors, his composed aura was unchanged, yet he had a different feel.
Like a husband coming ho from work, a business mogul turning into a good family man at ho.
Ava furrowed her brows. A good man?
Thinking back over their encounters and experiences since they t, she realized he indeed seed to have that good man aura... a bit.
Poe looked at the frowning Ava, examining him, her eyes filled with doubt and certainty, her thoughts running wild, seemingly lost again.
Sharon saw Ava’s distant gaze at Poe, deep in thought, and her smile widened, "Now that we’re all ready, shall we go?"
Hearing the grandma’s words, Ava snapped back, imdiately taking Poe’s arm, and smilingly replied to Sharon, "Sure!"
Snuggling up close, without the slightest hesitation, Poe looked at her sweet smiling face, his fingers in his pocket lightly rubbing together.
The three got into the car, with Poe sitting in the front, Ava and Sharon in the back.
Soon enough, the car started, leaving The Vaughn Residence, heading towards Silvermist Isles.
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