Chapter 28 It Is Fun
Madam Donovan smiled, "What are you afraid of? You are his wife. You two are a registered couple. If Hubert doesn't take the initiative, you can do it. I want a great-grandson as soon as possible."
Teresa said with a flushed face, "Grandma, I must tell you the truth although I know you might get angry. Your grandson looks too serious and cold, so I don't dare to take the initiative."
Madam Donovan was speechless.
Hubert was a serious and indifferent person by nature like his grandfather. When Madam Donovan had fallen in love with Hubert's grandfather at a young age, she chased after him for several years and used many tricks before winning his heart.
"Taking the initiative to get close to him is like gnawing a bone that has been frozen in a freezer for a year. The bone is so cold and hard that my teeth will fall out."
Hearing this, Madam Donovan was at a loss for words.
"Grandma, don't worry about Hubert and me. Let nature take its course."
Anyway, she just regarded him as a partner in life.
Madam Donovan retorted in her heart that she could not stop worrying about them. It was her that had chosen Teresa as her granddaughter-in-law. She had disregarded the unwillingness of her daughter-in-law and insisted on Hunter marrying Teresa. If Teresa could not lead a happy life, Madam Donovan would blame herself for the rest of her life.
"Okay, we will let nature take its course. I will help you do the cleaning. You can focus on your work now."
Madam Donovan was a restless person at home. She often helped the gardeners take care of the plants. In the past, she had even helped to take care of the fields outside the manor. Her juniors had repeatedly persuaded her not to do it anymore, so she had given it up in the end. Then, she told Hubert that she wanted to work as a janitor at the Donovan Group. But he had refused her with a fierce face. She had been so scared that she had given up the idea too.
It was not the first time she had come to the bookstore to chat with Teresa. Teresa knew Madam Donovan had worked hard for decades and could not stay idle now. Moreover, cleaning the bookstore was not tiring. So, she let her do whatever she wanted and focused on makings handicrafts.
When Madam Donovan was dusting ashes from the books on the bookshelf with a brush, she suddenly felt Teresa who was concentrating on the handicrafts looked extremely charming. So, she took out her mobile phone, hid behind the bookshelf, secretly took a video of her, and sent it to Hubert.
Of course, Hubert did not reply. But Madam Donovan didn't care as long as he watched the video. Teresa was like a book. Every time she turned a page, she would find something new. And she just needed to induce Hubert into reading the book.
When one concentrated on something, he or she would find time flew extremely fast.
After Teresa finished all the goods ordered by customers, she looked at her watch and found it was already six o'clock in the evening.
Gwendolyn's blind date was timed at half past seven. And the venue was Violet Cafe which was the largest and most elegant coffeehouse in Waternll City. It was located in the bustling CBD. But the owner had spent a lot of money on sound insulation materials. So, as long as people walked into the elegant café, they would not hear the noises outside anymore. They would feel relaxed and enjoy their privacy.
Therefore, the business of Violet Cafe was incredibly good. Many people liked to go there. Even if they did not like coffee, it would be good to enjoy the quietness.
Gwendolyn came to pick up Teresa on a motorcycle.
Seeing this, Madam Donovan asked, "Gwen, why don't you just walk there?"
Gwendolyn took off her helmet and replied with a smile, "I like the feeling of racing on a motorcycle. It is rush hour now, so all major roads are jammed with traffic. If I ride a motorcycle, I will not be late. Have you had dinner? Why don't you go with me? You've seen the world. Can you please help me judge whether my date is reliable? My aunt said he is working in the Lisbon Group."
The Lisbon Group was the second largest business group in Waternll City, second only to the richest Donovan Group. Those who could work in these two groups deserved to boast about it outside.
Madam Donovan smiled, "I have eaten takeout with Teresa, and my grandson Chad will come to pick me up soon. So, I won't go to be the third wheel tonight. I don't want to ruin the atmosphere."
Gwendolyn laughed louder, and she liked this witty old lady very much. She had never seen Hubert, but Teresa had told her he was a serious and indifferent person. She wondered how Madam Donovan had raised such a grandson who was not like her at all.
Soon, Chad came to pick up his grandmother who was incognito visiting the bookstore. Madam Donovan had reminded him to drive a cheap car in advance.
But the cheapest car in their garage was the one-million-dollar BMW that the servants drove to buy food every day. He had not had time to buy a cheap car, so he borrowed a truck from the gardener.
Chad entered the bookstore and said, "Teresa, I'm here to pick up my grandma."
"Okay, safe drive. Grandma, send me a message when you get home," Teresa said and gave them two handicrafts that she had made today as gifts. What she gave Chad was a fortune tree made of copper wires.
Chad didn't refuse. He had seen a lot of handicrafts made by her at home and appreciated them very much. Although the copper-wire handicrafts were not worth much money, they looked beautiful.
Soon, he left with his grandmother.
After the distance was long enough, Madam Donovan asked, "Where did you get this truck?"
"Mr. Max uses it to carry fertilizers and flowerpots. I borrowed it from him so that Teresa will not be suspicious."
Hubert was pretending to be poor, so they all had to do so in front of Teresa.
But Chad thought it was fun and was looking forward to the day when t Hubert fell in love with Teresa. What would she do after she found Hubert had deceived her for such a long time?
To put it bluntly, he was looking forward to seeing Hubert regret it and chase after Teresa!
"No wonder it looks so familiar. It turns out to be Max's truck," Madam Donovan said and took out her cell phone to call Hubert.
After Hubert answered the call, she ordered, "Hubert, I want to eat Violet café's snacks very much now. Go to buy some for me. The snacks there are yummy, so I like them!"
Hubert frowned, "There are so many servants at home. Why don't you ask them to buy the snacks?"
He did not want to waste time.
"Why? Can't you do something for me? Listen, if I can't eat Violet café's snacks later, I will go to the Donovan Group tomorrow to work as a janitor! I will collect trash!"
Hubert was speechless with a gloomy face.
Since his grandfather passed away, his grandmother had begun to act like a wild horse. She often dressed up like a poor lady and wandered outside. And she had even found a wife for him.
"Fine! I'll go to buy the snacks!" Hubert agreed through gritted teeth.
When Madam Donovan hung up the phone with satisfaction, Chad hurriedly said, "Grandma, if you want to eat the snacks, we can turn around in the fork ahead and go there by ourselves. You don't need to ask Hubert to make a special trip to Violet Cafe."