When Charlie took Gordon to wash up, only then did Eudora explain Gordonâs condition to Tina and the others.
Christopher could only pat her on the shoulder. Tina also smiled and encouraged her.
Tina also smiled and encouraged her, âEudora, itâll be okay! Iâll support you along the way!â
Eudora pursed her lips, âOkay!â
Despite this, when Eudora laid on the bed at night, she still could not sleep.
She was used to bringing up children, but to take care of such a grown up child now, she was worried that she would fail.
If Amos was still alive, he would probably be able to come up with many ideas.
At the thought of him, Eudoraâs heart ached again.
Frantically suppressing those emotions, Eudora forced herself to close her eyes. Just as she was half conscious, she blinked, and the black shadow flashed in front of her eyes.
The next day, Eudora was woken up by the commotion outside.
When she got changed and went out, she saw Juju playing ball with Gordon.
Sugar Bun trailed behind them. He was wobbling as he walked, but he was still happy.
Tina came over with a smile, âNo matter what, family ties are still hard to erase. Look at Juju. Although they arenât related by blood, the bond between them wonât ever change.â
Eudora nodded, âThatâs right!â
Just as she was deep in her thoughts, Gordon suddenly stopped and walked towards Eudora.
âMiss, youâre here too? Come on, letâs play ball together! My two friends here are also good at playing ball!â
Eudora was confused at his words.
âWhat did you say? Friends?â
Juju immediately raised her chin up proudly, âYes, we are Grandpaâs friends. Now, Mom is one too!â
Eudora waved her hand, âI donât know how to play ball.â
âGrandpa knows! Mom, you can ask Grandpa to teach you!â
âThatâs right, let me teach you!â Gordon suggested with a smile.
Eudora frowned, âDo you really know how to play ball? I remember that you didnât know how!â
Gordon suddenly grew unhappy, âWho said that I donât know how to? My daughter, Eudora had a parent-child football competition back then. I put aside all my work to join it with her! In the end, my daughter and I were the champions!â
Gordonâs face was filled with pride, which brought Eudoraâs thoughts back to the game from that year.
Back then, she had still been in primary school. After coming back from school, she had mentioned that the school was going to participate in a football match. Gordon had been talking on the phone, and before she could finish her words, he interrupted her to answer.
âI donât know how to play ball, so why not Iâll ask one of the younger ones in the company to go with you.â
She was dissatisfied, âNo, the teacher requested for Dad to go.â
âDaddy really doesnât know how to play though. Itâs no use even if I go.â After saying a few words, he quickly looked at his watch.
âDaddy doesnât have time. I have to go to the meeting. Otherwise, I wonât finish my work!â
As a result, he really had not gone to the game. In the end, it had been one of the young men in Georgeâs company who had gone. He was indeed excellent at football, and they came in first place.
However, when it was time for the award ceremony, the teacher said that because it wasnât her father who had played, she couldnât receive the parent-child award. Instead, it had been given to the second place.
On the way home, she had cried.
Later, when Gordon had found out about it, he claimed that he had already learnt to play ball. He was excellent at it, and even said that he wanted to play football with her.
However, she had not wanted to be reminded of sorrowful memories. She had never played football again thereafter.
Hence, she had always thought that Gordon had just been lying to her.
However, seeing that his movements were natural and fluid, could it be that he was telling the truth after all?
The him right now had weaved a beautiful fairy tale in his own mind. In his own world, everything was perfect.
Eudora could not help but ask, âHowâs your daughter now?â
Gordon was stunned, âWhich daughter are you talking about? Both of my daughters are doing very well!â
Eudora opened her mouth and said, âIâm talking about Kesha!â
âSheâs doing great! Kesha has always been such an obedient child since young, and sheâs still obedient even after growing up! After she finished university, she has worked a white-collar job in the company and has always been stable since then. Two years ago, her mother found her a son of a friend from a good background. The both of them fell in love at first sight, and are already discussing marriage!â
Eudoraâs heart clenched, âWhat about your other daughter?â
Gordon became even happier, âOf course sheâs doing great too! Eudora is now incredibly happy with my son-in-law, and even gave birth to two kids. Their familyâs company is also doing excellent, and is already one of the most renowned companies in the world.â
In his dreams, she had actually lived such a happy life.
Eudoraâs nose twitched, âWhat about you then?â
âOf course Iâm extremely happy too! Both of my daughters are doing well, and their relationship is very close too. They always discuss things with each other! It was Feliciaâs birthday a few days ago, and the two sisters even discussed making a birthday cake. I heard that they had made it together! Have you ever seen such a close pair of sisters?â
Eudora sniffled, âNo.â
âThatâs right! I knew that a relationship like theirs was hard to find outside. So, whatâs there for me not to be happy about? I was thinking, once the two silly girls finally find me, Iâm going to bring Felicia on a vacation. Felicia has followed me for most of her life, and I havenât properly spent time with her. Itâs time for me to make it up to her!â
Eudora nodded, âYes! Thatâs good!â
âWhat are you so happy about? Itâs not even your family. You keep asking me questions, but what about yourself? I see that your two children are quite well-behaved! I like them very much. Theyâre just a little short of my Eudoraâs two kids.â
âYou donât know how cute Eudoraâs family is. It was my first time seeing two lovely babies as a grandfather, I was so happy that I wanted to just keep them by my side and not return them. I canât though! They have their own lives, and eventually they have to leave us old people!â
It was probably the first time that Eudora had heard Gordonâs true feelings.
In the past, for so many times, when she had visited and left the George family with the kids, he had actually been reluctant for them to leave.
He just did not want to express himself.
When she fell silent, Gordon continued asking, âWhatâs wrong? Why arenât you talking? Are you embarrassed that youâre not living a life as good as my daughterâs? Itâs okay, I wonât laugh at you. Besides, very few people can be as blessed as my daughter.â
His face was filled with pride, as if he were a proud peacock.
In the end, Eudora couldnât bear to wake him up from his dreams, so she only nodded.
âIndeed, Iâm not as blessed as your daughter. Youâre so fortunate.â
âI think so too. Alright, thatâs enough. Hurry up and play ball, and Iâll pass on my daughterâs good luck to you.â
Eudora clapped her hands, and blinked away the tears from her eyes.
âOkay! Donât you dare try to hide anything then! You must give me all the good luck, so that I can keep you company, and be happy forever and ever!â