Julia was reluctant to let Elisa go, but she had run out of ways to persuade her. “All right then. It’s late, and I shouldn’t keep you here any longer. It would be best if you headed home soon. It’s not safe to be out so late.”

Elisa nodded, but before she could say anything, Gareth said, “I’ll send her back. I happen to have some work matters to discuss with her.”

Elisa frowned and was deeply against Gareth’s offer.

However, she remembered they would have to work together soon. He might need to instruct her on some work matters. Thus, she did not refuse.

Julia was surprised and wanted to say something. But she saw Elisa’s expression and kept quiet.

Elisa smiled at Julia. “Grandma, I’ll be leaving first.”

“Sure, come and see me again when you’re free. You don’t have to come when you’re busy with work. You should prioritize work.”

Elisa smiled and nodded. “All right. I understand.”

After exchanging a few more words, Gareth and Elisa left together.

at the door and watched them. Gareth walked to the front passenger’s side and opened the door for Elisa like

not want Julia to worry, so she had no

Julia. “You should go back into

“I want to

as she recalled a video she saw recently of grandparents watching longingly as their grandchildren

reminded Elisa of the grandparents in the

down and felt conflicting emotions in

regarded Julia as

and closed the door. He

rear-view mirror and saw Julia still watching them

Elisa turned to Gareth and said calmly, “Do you have some work matter to talk

“I have no

that he was

paused briefly before asking, “What did you

first. I need to use

me back. I can get a taxi over

He knew

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