SWNOVELS Chapter 311
Chapter 311
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James was happy that his grandfather wasn't upset with him for choosing to be like his dad and that he would support him in his studies. Motivated by this excitement, James showed him his sketchbook. They weren't full-fledged blueprints like his dad made, but it was a
great start.
George was certainly a little sad that the boy didn't choose to follow the family tradition of pursuing a career related to precious stones. But he understood that James had fallen in love with architecture because he saw what Jayden did every day. Now all he could do was support his first grandson in his dreams.
After finishing their conversation, they went to find the others so they could go eat.
On the way to the restaurant, they picked up Elliot's partner and son to spend some family time together. They arrived at their favorite family restaurant, where they first found a table to sit down and then placed their orders.
While waiting for the waiter, they started chatting amongst themselves.
"I see someone is already wearing the gift I sent," Erika said, looking at Elizabeth.
"Yes, Auntie, it's so pretty," the younger girl said, touching the teddy bear charm.
"Hehe, I'm so glad you like it! You know, I have more ideas for accessories in that style, and I'll talk to your mommy later because I want you to be my model for those pieces." "Yes!"
"Hehe, Ellie, you're going to be famous," James said, seeing his sister's excitement.
"You could be a model too, James," Elliot suggested.
"Um..." The younger boy blushed and looked away.
George smiled at their interaction. In fact, he was still surprised when his son proposed a new division in the company dedicated to children's jewelry, to be led by Erika.
At first, he had his doubts. But seeing how well those costume jewelry pieces were selling and gaining popularity, those fears disappeared, replaced by a sense of pride. His son and daughter-in-law were genuinely committed to growing the company, which meant it would thrive for many more years.
While they chatted, the waiter came to take their order
During the conversation, Elizabeth couldn't resist telling her aunt and uncle what had happened to James the previous day.
"Wow... lucky your friend reacted quickly and recorded the incident so everyone could see what jerks those boys were," Erika said, looking at her nephew.
"Hmm... he was so fast, I didn't even see when he turned on his phone and hid it,"
"Hehe, well, Edward is the son of a lawyer, so thinking of that precaution came naturally," George said.
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"That's true," Elliot agreed.
"Ah..." At that moment, his son started babbling excitedly when his mother took a jar from her purse. "Hehe, I'm coming. Howard," Erika said, putting his bib on while Elliot opened the jar to start feeding him.
1 can help, Auntie," Elizabeth offered eagerly.
"Sure, but remember, go slow and be careful," the older woman said, showing her how to feed the baby.
Elizabeth listened carefully to her aunt's Instructions, though sometimes she giggled, which made her little cousin laugh and spit out some of his food.
James laughed too at what had happened, but was also paying close attention to his sister's movements. He wanted to learn more about this since soon his own siblings would start eating solids and he wanted to be ready to help.
Just then the food arrived, so Erika took the jar of baby food to finish feeding Howard so Ellie could eat. After lunch, the children went to the restaurant's play area for a bit while the waiter brought their dessert.
"Be careful," Erika said as she watched them take off their shoes to go play.
"Yes, Auntie," they answered in unison.
Max stood up and followed them to keep an eye on them as they headed to the ball pit.
Once inside, they joined other kids to play and have fun until Erika came to get them, letting them know that dessert had arrived.
"Dessert!" Elizabeth said excitedly. "See you later," she said, waving goodbye to the kids they were playing
with.
"Bye," said the kids, who continued playing.
"Bye," James said as well.
"Come on, Ellie, let's go wash our hands," Erika said, reaching out to hold her hand so they could go to the restroom together. "I'm coming..."
"Come on, James, I'll go with you," Max said, helping the kids out of the play area,
The children obeyed and went to wash their hands with the adults.
"James, wait a moment," Max said, entering the restroom.
"Okay," the boy said, turning to wash his hands thoroughly.
Then he saw a man standing next to him, but he tried to ignore the man, focusing on washing his hands well.
"Well, I finally got to talk to you," the man said as he took a paper towel to dry his hands.
"..." James kept scrubbing his hands, but noticed in the mirror that the man was staring right at him. So he looked up to meet his gaze. "Are you talking to me?"