Old Master Crawford put down the vegetable juice and turned to look at the TV. It was replaying the New Year Gala from last night, so he asked, "Isn't this last night's New Year Gala?"

Luca nodded. She smiled and explained, "I fell asleep when I was watching it last night. I didn't manage to finish the show. I turned on the TV and watched the replay when I was bored just now."

"The New Year Gala last night was interesting," Old Master Crawford said. Then, he picked up another snack. It was not a cookie this time but Luca's homemade nougat.

Although it was a nougat, Luca had used a sugar substitute and sugar-free marshmallows.

"Yes. It was awesome. Ms. Luca, how could you have fallen asleep?" Tommy grinned and looked at Luca, waiting for her reply.

Luca was rendered speechless. There was no way she could tell him that she fell asleep while watching the show because it was too quiet.

"It was probably because I did some exercise, so I was tired." Luca found an excuse to brush him off.

Old Master Crawford looked at the TV and said, "Let's watch it again. I don't mind watching such an interesting New Year Gala again."

"Great-grandpa, I'm not watching this. I'd like to go upstairs and play." Tommy was not very interested in the show he had watched before.

"Off you go." Old Master Crawford waved his hand.

Tommy looked at Lanie and Rainie, then he asked, "Lanie, Rainie, are you coming together?"

"Let's go." Lanie rose to his feet. After he was taken to Crawford Manor yesterday, he had yet to touch any books. He wanted to return to his bedroom to read some books.

The three kids left together.

Old Master Crawford stroked his beard and said, "Luke, I've asked Mr. Griffin to bring my chessboard here. Please take it for me. Let's play chess and watch the show together."

"Okay." Luke shifted his gaze that was on Luca and took the chessboard out.

on the table and played chess with the old

sit that far. Come nearer. Sit beside Luke and watch how I defeat

up after Old Master Crawford asked her to do so. She sat on the sofa beside Luke and

showing how

was pretending to watch TV, so she missed out on

teach you a lesson today." Old Master Crawford rolled his sleeves as though he would be winning

replied calmly, "Grandpa, I

other tactics," Old Master Crawford said confidently. He used to play

old master

Crawford Manor to play chess with you if you're bored next time," said

little brat, are you trying to trick me? You just want me to look after your children, huh? No way," Old

tell me that you'd like to see your great-grandchildren often?" Luke took his time to defend himself from the

enough of taking care of you and Louis back then. It's time for me to enjoy myself. Come back more often and play chess with me if you care for me." Old Master Crawford paused for a moment, and continued, "Or you can let me

replied, "I've never stopped

haven't, but it's inappropriate for

shot a

sitting together with Luke, and they were

and it gave the others a feeling that they were close

Master Crawford was rest assured when he remembered how much

with another

were young, Luke and her would take the kids back to Crawford Manor for dinner during the weekends even though they were not staying

They would prefer to learn more and find out about their

only ate dinner together. They hardly had any time to accompany the old

the kids the only ones who are happy? Luca, will you be happy if I

express her opinions on whether she

villa belonged

intentionally ask her such a question? Luca could not figure out what the old master meant at that moment. She could only give him a faint smile and reply, “Old Master Crawford, this is your home

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