Chapter 216
“It’s really no trouble at all.”
Even if she didn’t visit often, everything would be ready for her the next time she
showed up.
Lydia felt a gentle warmth in her chest. He was so thoughtful.
“By the way, Grandpa Samuel mentioned you weren’t feeling well. Is there something going on?”
Lydia figured that if Connor was willing to search for someone like Miracle Hands, it had to be serious.
Connor didn’t expect her to ask so directly. He hesitated, then smiled. “It’s nothing, really. Grandpa’s just worrying too much.”
Earlier, he’d gotten a message from Aiden. Miracle Hands had been found, and they had agreed to see him.
Maybe only Miracle Hands could fix what was wrong.
It was not like Connor didn’t trust Lydia. He just worried that if she couldn’t help, she might start doubting herself. He hated to see her feel any extra pressure.
Lydia seemed to pick up on what he was thinking. Since he clearly didn’t want to talk about it, she simply nodded. “Alright. If you ever need my help, just say the word.”
Something about that made Connor’s heart skip. He stepped closer, his voice low and warm. “I need you to spend more time with me when you can.”
Lydia’s cheeks turned pink. She took a half step back. “It’s getting late. I should head to the hospital and get ready for my shift.”
She’d already told Josef at the office that she’d come by tomorrow.
“I’ll drive you.”
Connor wanted to keep her around just a little longer, but he knew she was busy. Plus, having Lucinda hanging nearby was ruining the mood.
“Okay.”
Chris spotted Connor and Lydia walking back from the lotus pond and hurried over, arms loaded with snacks.
“You have to try all of these.”
Lydia blinked in surprise. There was so much, she’d never finish it all.
Connor said, “Just put it in the car. She can bring it home.”
Mr. Jefferson had wanted to chat with Lydia a bit longer, but she was in a rush. He
had the staff load the flower bouquet, vase and all, into her car.
The vase looked like an antique. Lydia noticed and suggested swapping it for something simpler but Mr. Jefferson just laughed. “It’s not worth much. I just think looks perfect with the flowers.”
Lydia could only accept it.
All the macarons, handmade chocolates, and gourmet snacks they’d prepared ended up packed into her car, too.
Lucinda watched Lydia leave with her arms full of gifts and felt a burst of jealousy. She had nothing.
Noticing the tension, Mr. Jefferson had someone set aside a bag for Lucinda. “Lucinda, girls love these things. Just take them home.” á´›his chapter is á´œpdated by
The snacks weren’t expensive, but they showed care.
And it was care from the Jefferson family, from Grandpa Samuel. Not everyone got that kind of attention.
Lucinda’s whole face lit up. She held the bag with both hands. “Thank you, Grandpa Samuel.”
She watched Connor and Lydia drive off. Her smile faded, but she managed a polite goodbye before getting into her own car, dragging her feet a little.
A few minutes later, she realized Connor’s car was already out of sight.
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She let out a frustrated sigh, pulled over under a tree, and dug out the snack bag for a quick photoshoot She snapped a cute picture and posted it with a caption: What girl doesn’t love shacks? Grandpa.. Samuel even told me to take some home. So sweet.
She made sure to hide the post from Cameron, Kylie, and her brothers.
Her social media blew up almost instantly.
[Wow, Lucinda, you went to the Jeffersons? Grandpa Samuel’s spoiling you. A
whole box of treats. I’m so jealous.]
[Was it from Connor or Grandpa Samuel? Tell us.]
[Looks like something big is coming for you.]
[When do we get to celebrate with you?][
Her friend Louise saw the post, liked and commented, then sent her an excited message. [Lucinda, did you go meet the family at the Jeffersons? Are you and Commor talking about getting engaged?