Chapter 136

He's not a child anymore!

Eugene was well aware of how much Jade disliked the Montgomery family. The fact that she allowed him to visit for the New Year's celebration was already something he was immensely grateful for, and he wouldn't dream of coming empty-handed.

Mila playfully tapped him on the forehead with a smile. "Have you eaten yet? How about I make you some beef pies?"

"Sure," Eugene nodded eagerly.

It was quite late, so Mila didn't prepare too many.

Then she suddenly remembered something. She retrieved some leftover filling from the fridge and made one extra beef pie, slipping a sterilized coin inside.

Eugene was evidently hungry and devoured the food with gusto, repeatedly complimenting the taste.

Mila was worried he might swallow the coin by accident, and just as she was about to caution him to eat more slowly, she heard a crunch. She fell silent.

Eugene froze mid-chew, then spat out the coin, his eyes watering.

"Sis," he said, a bit choked up.

Mila stifled a laugh and patted his head. "Finding a lucky quarters in a beef pie means good luck and prosperity in the new year."

in surprise, his eyes unexpectedly turning red. He quickly lowered his

...

a little longer to see in the New Year,

in the morning, Eugene climbed out of bed. As he was about to change back into the clothes he had worn the night before, he noticed a set of bright

to guess; he knew his sister had prepared

the festive red outfit, unable to suppress the smile that spread across his

and changed into the new

from his black backpack, skillfully applied a light touch-up, put on black contact lenses, and

these preparations, he headed to the

in the living room. She looked up when she

her beforehand that Eugene would be

a fleeting glance and then returned

he approached and offered a deep bow. "Grandaunt, your grand-nephew wishes

"..." You're certainly not shy, are

out carrying breakfast and chuckled at the scene. She

Jade pulled an

it into Eugene's hand,

her with a smile, "Thank you,

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