Chapter 313 Teach Them a Lesson?
Lara said courtly, âObviously, you put in a lot of effort into preparing your gift and you're certainly
more considerate than most of us because none of our gifts have ever managed to make him so
happy.â Her remark could be interpreted as being somewhat provocative. After listening to what she
said, the first thing that popped up in the rest of their minds was how bad Old Man Nolan's taste
was. Other than that, they also resented Camila for stealing their limelights because they had spent
a fortune on their gifts for the old man only to see them being overshadowed by hers which might
not even be worth a hundred bucks. Obviously, Lara was trying to incite the rest of her family to
hate Camila. With a smile, Camila explained, âOf course Master Merlin would love the gifts from all
of you. As I'm not as rich as you guys, I can only make up to it by putting in more effort. I'm sure he
just doesnât have the heart to criticise my shabby gift because he knows how I hate to feel
embarrassed.â Edward too walked over to her and said, âThere's no need to be so modest because
you and your son should be proud of your gifts which are able to make Grandpa so happy.â Lara
laughed along and chimed in, âIndeed, especially so for the gift from the little boy.â With that, she
bent down slightly and beamed at South, âLittle boy, how old are you?â
South answered her confidently, âI'm six-and-a-half years old!" Softening her tone, Lara asked the
little boy what sounded like an attempt to pry for more information, âI can see you're with your
Mommy. What about your Daddy?â Upon listening to her question, Silas's face fell immediately and
he spoke in a cold tone, "We'd better not poke our noses in their private affairs!â At the same time,
Camila pulled South to her and answered with a blank expression, âHis Daddy has passed away.
Aunt Lara, I don't think that's the question you should pose to a little boy.â As soon as she said that,
South secretly took a peek at Silas's face to confirm that his expression had turned bleaker. South
kept his lips pursed because he was having difficulty stopping a grin from emerging on his face. In
the meantime, Silas was looking sullen thinking that it was the second time he was described as a
dead man by Camila. That woman was really ruthless with her words! Lara, who seemed to have just
realized her gaffe, chuckled, âIt's my bad for being curious. Doctor Brooklyn, you won't mind it, will
you?â
Having subdued the raging fury in her, Camila forced a smile and responded, âI won't!â At that
juncture, Old Man Nolan spoke calmly, âRocky and Doctor Brooklyn, I think it's about time the two
of you bring the kid downstairs to grab something to eat instead of staying here with me.â Knowing
well that his grandfather was trying to protect them, Silas replied quickly, âOkay!â Camila then
nodded at the rest of them in the room politely before leaving the room together with Silas and
South. Still looking glum even after they left the room, Silas eyed Camila somewhat apologetically
when he said to her, âYou don't have to put up with any person or anything that annoys you.â
Camila chuckled, âIf I could really do as I wish, you wouldn't have to keep your distance from me
and Grandpa wouldn't have called me Doctor Brooklyn just now.â Silas stopped in his tracks
abruptly and turned to face her with his eyes glinting with consternation. âDo you think I should
behave more intimately with you in public? Are you blaming Grandpa for not addressing you as his
granddaughter-in-law?â Camila went speechless at first before she doubted, âAs the president of
Nolan Group, I'm surprised you can't even comprehend the meaning behind my words.â Silas let out
a chuckle because he could sense the sarcasm in her words. Putting on a more solemn look, he
explained, âIt's true that I am not ready yet to introduce you and South to everyone because I donât
want to put the two of you in danger. However, it still pains me to see you getting bullied by them
and I don't mind teaching them a lesson when they behave like that!â He looked so earnest when he
spoke that Camila found it impossible to tease him. Instead, she glared at him flirtatiously and
criticized, âTeach them a lesson? What about your grandfather and your younger brother? Will you
ignore them too?" Before Silas could respond to her, the door to Old Man Nolan's room was
opened once again from which Nicole and Aleena walked out.