Chapter 28 Pleasant Family Reunion
"Speak for yourself. Camila did not ask me to reimburse her,â Kate pointed out. âIf you're not going
to pay up, then be a bit more self-aware and get out of the car
now.â
âWho do you think I came here for? If it wasn't just to pick you up. When we came earlier, we
thought we were going to be late so Camila sped all the way here. My heart was literally up in my
throat the whole time. She got here in less than 40 minutes when it's supposed to take an hour. My
soul felt like it almost left my body. You should be more considerate and also pay for my portion.â
Camila looked at her through the rear-view mirror. âYou should just tell him if you want him to pay
for you. Don't beat around the bush and talk about my driving instead of your own cowardice.
You're the first one to criticize my driving skills.â He chimed in, âExactly; and you still want me to pay
on your behalf? Do you think you're very pretty?â Kate immediately lunged forward from the back
and gripped his neck with both hands. âSay that one more time.â Her grip was making it hard for
him to talk. âI think you're... the most... beautiful.â After that, she let him go. âAt least you're not
tactless.â Massaging his neck, he said, âYou're so ruthless. I almost died here because of you.â She
snorted, âWhose fault is that?â Camila shook her head quietly. It's a love-hate relationship! âCamila,
come with me to see my great-grandpa later! You can check on him too. He's always in my
thoughts. I can finally present myself in front of him now,â Landon announced happily. âSure,â
Camila agreed. They dropped Kate off first, then went to pick up the child and headed to the Nolan
Residence. Camila was not expecting Silas to be there too and explained bashfully, âLandon was
worried. He insisted that I should come along and have a look.â Silas gave a slight nod. âYes, thank
you.â âUncle Silas!â South tilted his head as he greeted him. There was an unrestrained delight on
his face.
Silas walked over and caressed his small head then asked warmly, âHas your leg injury recovered?â
South nodded. âIt doesn't hurt anymore.â âUncle!â Landon called. Silas nodded at him. âDid you just
come back?" âYeah, I came here as soon as I got off the plane.â âGo on and see Great-grandpa. He's
always talking about you!â Landon let out a murmur then looked back at Camila. âLet's go, Camila.â
Thus, they went into Old Man Nolan's room. Old Man Nolan had gotten noticeably thinner. Wrinkles
had appeared all over his dull and yellowish face. A small pinch of a goatee had grown on his chin
that looked rather cute. He looked quite aware of his surroundings and was brimming with energy.
He immediately burst into tears when he saw Landon. Tugging at Landonâs hand, he started to ask a
lot of questions. How had he spent all those years overseas? How was the food? How was life there?
On the other hand, Landon was worried about Old Man Nolan's health and feelings.
The two of them held onto each other and talked for quite some time. A while later, Old Man Nolan
spotted Camila and South. âThese two are...â He gave Landon a questioning look and thought they
were related to Landon in some way. Landon quickly introduced them, âGreat-grandpa, this is the
doctor that has been treating you, Doctor Brooklyn, and this is her son. You've never met before?â
With his hands in his pockets, Silas answered Old Man Nolan's questioning gaze, âWhen Grandpa
woke up last time, he was surrounded by the family right away so there was no time to introduce
them.â Old Man Nolan nodded his head after comprehending the situation. âThank you, Doctor
Brooklyn!â She smiled. âIt's my pleasure. I only did what I had to do.â His gaze fell on South. âCome
here. What is your name?â . South peeled his lips back as he inched closer. âGreat-grandpa, I'm
South Brooklyn.â His greeting filled Old Man Nolan with happiness. Old Man Nolan grasped South's
small hands with his wrinkled ones and asked, âGood child. How old are you? Have you started
school yet?â