Chapter 43: Dax Meets Great-Grandfather
Bella was rendered speechless. She hadn't even had the chance to introduce them officially, but they looked friendly, chatting and laughing as if they had known each other for a long time.
Before Bella could say something, Old Donovan saw her.
"Oh, Bella, come, come… join us," Old Donovan said, a smile spreading across his face before continuing his words with excitement.
"This young man... He is only four years old, but he can read. Surprisingly, he likes to play my favorite chess. And you know what? He also likes fishing. Amazing, he's just like me..." Old Donovan said proudly while looking at Dax lovingly.1
Bella, "..."
She was rendered speechless.
'Did Grandfather forget that young genius is my son?' Bella could only laugh bitterly in her heart. Seeing her, Grandpa was so focused on Dax that he even forgot about her in just a few minutes.
"I can't believe this young man is my great-grandson." Old Donovan warmly hugged Dax, saying, "Daxton Donovan, I'm so happy to meet you finally. You are my favorite great-grandson..."
'Perfect. I'm no longer his favorite granddaughter...' Bella didn't know whether to be sad or proud about this. She could only smile faintly as she continued walking to the seating area to join them.
Bella sat across from them while gesturing to Dax to sit alone. However, her usually calm and composed son had now behaved like any child his age. Dax didn't move from Grandpa's lap. He ignored her and continued talking to her grandfather.
She felt amused looking at his childish side. The rare expression he shows them lately.
"Grandpa, don't spoil Dax too much. Let him sit alone," Bella said, but her grandfather ignored her.
"Oh, please, Bella... Let me enjoy this precious moment with my beloved Dax—" Old Donovan said with a gloomy expression, knowing they would only be staying here for the next few days.
Hearing her grandfather's words, Bella couldn't say anything else. She could only smile at him. However, what her son said next shocked her.
"Great-grandpa, you can move with us to the capital," Dax said casually as he looked at his mother. "—Mommy, we have a guest room in our new house, right?"
Before Bella could say anything, Old Donovan shouted happily, "Really? Can I move into your house?" His eyes lit up at Dax, then turned to Bella.
"Of course, you can move in with us…" Dax answered. "Right, Mom?" he asked in her cute tone, causing Bella to waver with his absurd request.
But, a second later, Bella shook her head to dismiss the idea of living with her grandfather.
She wants a peaceful life in this country. If her grandfather lived with them, it would mean that she would trigger her father and uncle's curiosity and jealousy towards her.
It would be troublesome!
Bella couldn't even imagine they would visit her house every weekend or holiday. No!
"I'm sorry, Dax. But our apartment only has three bedrooms." Bella smiled at Dax even though she was venting her frustration inwardly.
'Gosh, this smart young man must be thinking of another way to get Grandpa to live with us...' Bella said to herself when she saw Dax frown. He seemed to be thinking about something.
Before Dax had another idea, Bella hurriedly explained.
"After all, your great-grandpa wanted to stay here for his health. Right, Grandpa?" Bella tries to send a sign to Grandpa to reject Dax's idea. She knew her grandfather wanted to spend his old age in this quiet, secluded place.
"I don't mind moving to the capital as long as I can be with my great-grandchildren…" said old Donovan while hugging Dax.
Bella, "…"
'Did he forget what he said yesterday? He insisted on staying here because he didn't want to deal with his useless children!? Why did he suddenly change his plans?' Bella couldn't help but feel puzzled.
"But, Grandpa, to be honest, my apartment isn't that big. We don't have a spare room, so you can't stay with—" Before Bella finished her words, Nick appeared with a tea set and distracted her.
Noora follows behind Nick, carrying a cake and waffle for their brunch.
Nick placed the tea set on the table before he looked at Old Donovan. He heard their conversation before entering this living room, and he couldn't help but need to remind his master.
"Old Master, you actually have a house in the Capital. Have you forgotten?" Nick asked.
Old Donovan frowned, trying to remember the property. He doesn't remember the exact location of his properties, but he does own land and houses in all the cities in the country.
After being silent for a long time, Old Donovan finally remembered, "You mean the house on the hill? What is the name of the location?"
"Yes, master. Little heaven... You own a nice house on the hill with sea views." Nick explained.
"I remember that place. In the past... we usually visited that place when winter came because that area always felt warm, even in the winter." Old Donovan was excited about living there with Bella and Dax.
Bella, "..."
'What the heck!! Why is Nick helping Grandpa too?' She was speechless.
"Dear Bella... that house is quite nice, and the location is also better for Dax to grow up. A child like him can't grow up in a small apartment," he stressed.
Old Donovan looked at Nick again, "Nick, have the housekeeper clean the house. We will move there," he ordered.
Bella opened her mouth several times to stop her grandfather, but she couldn't do that when she saw how happy he was now. She could only take a deep breath as she started eating the cake that Noora gave her.
"I'll call them now, sir." Before he made a call, Nick looked at Bella. "Young Miss, when will you return to the Capital?"
"In five days," Bella said faintly.
When she saw Dax and her Grandpa starting to chat again, Bella asked Noora to sit next to her.
"Aunty, can you take Dax on a house tour? I need to talk to Grandpa!" Bella whispers to her.
