Chapter 161

"Aunt Nicole, are you feeling unwell? Is your back acting up again?" Lila asked worriedly, noticing Nicole's unusual behavior.

"It's nothing. I'm just getting old, so I need to be careful not to strain my back with any sudden movements," Nicole replied with a gentle smile.

She lovingly patted Lila's cheek. "Did you have a long day? Your grandparents are waiting for you inside, so let's go in. We even prepared a present for you."

"Isn't that a bit too much?"

"Not when this is your first time producing a film as an assistant director. I'm sure our darling Lila will become a brilliant director one day," Nicole praised warmly.

A motherly smile lit up her face, the faint wrinkles around her eyes adding to her elegance.

She reached out to take Lila's hand and spotted the gold bracelet on her wrist.

"Where'd you get this bracelet?" Nicole asked curiously.

Lila grinned. "Isn't it pretty? It's a present from Uncle Kieran for finishing the film."

maintained his usual stoic expression. He only glanced at

same.

Lila the bracelet's significance but decided to

that Nicole figured she must have

there was a high chance

did one-up me this time.

to your grandparents first. They would've gone to see you this morning if you

with me," Hazel and Frances

a playful glare before

present for you. Let me know

smiled sweetly and went over to

broke out into a

muttered, his voice laced

Grandpa?" Lila asked, making sure to

missed my darling granddaughter!" Frances laughed just

jealousy are scary!" Frances

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