Filed to story: Eight Uncles Beloved Treasure
Was this also a reason to be locked up?
What was Pablo trying to teach her? Why was everything a reason to be taken away?
Nevertheless, she was ready to do it… for Granny!
Pablo could already tell by the look on her face what she was thinking.
He gave up on explaining further.
“Speaking of medicine, the practice goes way back…” Pablo started his lesson.
Lilly listened intently as Pablo rambled on.
He looked back to find Lilly asleep.
“Snore… Snore…”
Pablo was lost for words.
He had been talking to himself the whole time.
Sitting not too far away, Bettany cheerfully enjoyed the scenery and watched Lilly.
The little sweetheart chatted with the parrot for a long time until she dozed off.
Feeling for the young child, she whispered and got someone to carry Lilly into the tent.
Gilbert tiptoed over and asked in disbelief, “Is she asleep?”
The girl had a lot of fun. She was so lively and bubbly a moment ago, and now she was out.
Bettany smiled and said, “She must be tired from all that running around.”
On the other side, Hannah watched the barbecue grill with her father, Liam.
She kept her eyes on the chicken wings the whole time. Zachary looked up from his game and teased, “Haven’t you had enough? I’ve played five rounds now, and you’re still eating.”
Hannah scoffed. “None of your business!”
With the chicken wings ready, Hannah immediately grabbed one.
Liam furrowed his brow. “Don’t eat too much.”
Hannah turned her head away. “No, I’m not.”
She then noticed Gilbert carrying the sleeping beauty over.
Feeling a little upset, Hannah quietly watched the grill and took the first skewers of each variety.
Lilly had no idea how long she had been in dreamland.
The sun was setting when she woke up in a daze.
A skewer was stuck to her face.
Hannah said, “Here you go.”
Lilly lifted her chin in surprise before happily taking the skewer.
“Thank you, Hannah.” Lilly mumbled with food in her mouth.
Hannah frowned. “I didn’t save the food for you. I just couldn’t finish it.”
Lilly nodded. “Sure, sure.”
Hannah ran off. Upon closer inspection, the girl seemed to be in a better mood than before.
On a nearby field, Cheryl was drawing on an easel.
She had been letting her creativity flow for nearly the whole day.
Cheryl watched enviously as Lilly and Hannah let go of their inhibitions and enjoyed their skewers not too far away.
They were all young children. However, why did Lilly and Hannah get to have so much fun?
These kids had no ambition…
Tina had a tray in her hands. There was a big bowl of salad on the tray.
She said, “Cheryl, come with me to deliver this.”
Putting down her pencil, Cheryl looked curious. “What’s this, Mom?”
Tina replied, “It’s Waldorf salad.”
With a look of surprise, Cheryl innocently asked, “Waldorf salad? Like the hotel?”
Tina chuckled, finding her daughter to be the most adorable little thing.
Without lifting his head, Zachary sneered, “What’s with the act? It makes me sick.”
He wasn’t loud, but his volume was enough for Cheryl to pick up on it.
Cheryl felt embarrassed… She wasn’t pretending or acting…
“Mommy…”
Ignoring Cheryl, Tina enthusiastically spoke to the Crawfords, “Hello, Hugh! I made some salad. I added nuts for a nice crunch. I thought it would go perfectly with your barbecue.”
Hugh casually replied, “Thanks, but we’re fine.”
Tina smiled and responded, “I noticed the kids had a lot of meat. They should have some greens for a balanced meal.”
She then turned her attention to Cheryl. “Cheryl, bring some to Hannah and Lilly.”
Cheryl happily complied and placed some salad on two plates. Playing the role of a caring sister, she said, “Lilly, Hannah. I brought some for you.”
She displayed her considerate side.
Bettany watched, tempted to roll her eyes.
The child inherited her mother’s manipulative traits.
“Mrs. Miller, we appreciate it, but Bryson made vegetables and a healthy dessert. We’re good.”
Ignoring the hint, Tina giggled and said, “That’s okay. I already brought it over, so I’ll just leave it here. You can eat it whenever you want.”
While the adults conversed, Cheryl carried a plate of salad to Lilly, who was devouring the meat skewers.
“Here you go, Lilly.” Cheryl smiled sweetly.
Lilly stopped eating and shook her head. She said, “I don’t want it.”
She then grabbed a tissue to wipe her mouth before getting up to go to Bettany.
Out of nowhere, Cheryl let out a cry and tumbled to the ground. The plate of salad fell onto herself.
Lilly was stunned.
Everyone turned their heads towards the source of the noise.
With tears welling up in her eyes, Cheryl exclaimed in distress, “Why did you push me, Lilly…”
