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.

table and

watch how I

Crawford asked her to do so. She sat on the sofa beside Luke and pretended to watch TV to cool down

showing how

watch TV, so she missed out on the

you a lesson today." Old Master Crawford rolled his sleeves as though

replied calmly, "Grandpa, I know

Master Crawford said confidently. He used to play chess with Luke, and Luke eventually had all his strategies figured out. That was why

the old master

him to Crawford Manor to play

to trick me? You just want me to look after your children, huh?

Luke took his time to defend himself from the old

meant seeing them, not taking care of them. I've had 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 come over here more

never stopped you

smile on his face, "You haven't, but it's inappropriate

the old master shot a glance at

together with Luke, and they were sitting very close to each

sitting together, and it gave the others a feeling that

assured when he remembered how much the

to Bianca, Old Master Crawford was always worried that Luke would remain single and never choose to be with another woman for the rest of his life. Now, he knew there was nothing

more often," said Luca. When the children were young, Luke and her would take the kids back to Crawford Manor for dinner during

had grown up now. They would prefer to learn more and find out about their hobbies when they had spare time.

together.

and asked, "Are the kids the only ones who are happy? Luca,

express her opinions on whether she liked him coming over or

villa belonged

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,

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