Nana checked her pockets, her handbag, and even the baby stroller, but she couldn’t find her phone anywhere.
The restaurant was bustling with people, and she looked around in confusion, realizing that her phone was indeed lost.
She was certain that someone had taken her phone when she was taking care of the baby and had left it on the table.
Since Nana hadn’t paid yet, she reluctantly explained the situation to the owner and called Jane, asking for her help.
An hour later, Jane rushed over from home and saw Nana sitting alone at the table, shaking her head in disbelief.
“Sorry for the wait, let me pay first!” Jane said as she walked towards the cashier and then sat down next to Nana.
Feeling guilty, Nana apologized with an awkward smile, “I’m really sorry. I didn’t want to bother you, but…”
“It’s okay. I’ve been bored at home anyway. It’s a good opportunity to go out for a walk,” Jane replied with a hearty laugh, unable to resist teasing, “So, it turns out that even after knowing you for so long, this is the first time I’ve heard that you lost your phone outside.”
Hearing Jane make fun of her, Nana felt even more embarrassed.
But as Jane’s best friend, she wouldn’t miss the chance for a comeback.
The two chatted in the restaurant for a while. Jane accompanied Nana and the baby downstairs, then went to the office to prepare a surprise for Patrick.
As Nana entered her house and pushed the stroller inside, she saw William sitting on the sofa.
Remembering his sudden departure the day before, Nana was a bit surprised.
“It’s been two days. Did you have a successful interview?”
Seeing Nana smile and greet him, William could only lie.
“Not yet. Maybe I’m not used to the work environment after not working for a few months. The interviewers weren’t satisfied with me.”
Hearing this, Nana furrowed her brows in concern.
She worried that William would be discouraged by this and become even more downcast about finding a job.
Leaving the baby in her mother’s care, Nana sat on the sofa and patiently comforted him.
As they talked, William nodded along with Nana’s words, but his mind was occupied with other thoughts.
“Nana, why is your phone switched off?”
William clearly didn’t want to discuss job hunting anymore and asked with concern, “I couldn’t reach you when I called earlier, so I came over to check on you.”
Only then did Nana remember that she had forgotten about this important matter and forced a bitter smile, “It’s all my carelessness. I lost my phone when we were eating downstairs after buying groceries from the supermarket…”
Realizing what had happened, William suddenly understood and offered a suggestion, comforting Nana, “How about I accompany you to buy a new phone tomorrow? We can also go to the supermarket together.”
“Okay, come find me then.”
Considering the inconvenience of going out with a child, Nana lightly nodded with a smile.
At the same time, Carl walked out of the terminal with a suitcase in one hand and his phone dialing Nana’s number in the other.
However, he heard the notification that the phone was switched off and found it strange.
“It doesn’t make sense. We had a pleasant conversation just the day before…”
Carl muttered to himself, worried that something might have happened to Nana.
He decided to take a taxi directly to find her. Only when he saw her and their daughter with his own eyes could he feel at ease.
However, what happened next was unexpected…
As Carl was about to step outside and hail a taxi by the roadside, he saw two familiar figures approaching quickly.
“Carl, you’ve lost a lot of weight in a month, and your skin has gotten darker.”
The person speaking was Mrs. Waters. She had learned that Carl was coming home today and arrived at the airport an hour early with Grace.
Seeing the concern on his mother’s face, Carl couldn’t bear to leave her at the airport.
“Don’t worry, Mom. Although I’ve lost weight, I’m in good health.”
Carl reassured his mother in a gentle voice, but his mind was filled with worry for Nana.
“Carl, you must be tired from the flight, right? The car is over there!” Grace also smiled and greeted Carl.
“I’m not tired, thank you.”
Although Carl responded to her, his tone remained very unfamiliar.
Following the two back home, Carl sat on the sofa and chatted with his mother, but he was still anxious.
He tried calling a few more times, but strangely, no one answered.
Before long, Mrs. Waters invited Carl to the dining room for dinner.
Sitting at the table, Carl looked at the abundant dishes but had no appetite.
He absentmindedly picked up a piece of vegetable and put it in his mouth, his mind filled with worries about Nana and their daughter.
“Carl, what are you daydreaming about? Eat your food!”
Seeing Carl’s pensive expression, Mrs. Waters urged as she helped him pick up some food.
Grace also pleased Carl by placing a bowl of soup next to him and smiling, “This is the soup your mother specially made for you. Not only is it nourishing, but it’s also appetizing. Drink more.”
“Thank you, you eat yours.”
Carl replied lightly, took a few bites of rice, but his mind was still not on the dining table.
The dinner tasted bland to him, and in the end, Mrs. Waters forced him to drink two bowls of soup.
After dinner, Carl still wanted to go find Nana, but as he was about to leave, Mrs. Waters stopped him.
“Carl, don’t go out tonight just as you’ve returned home. Stay and have a good talk with me.”
With Mrs. Waters blocking his way, Carl couldn’t directly express his intention to go out, so he followed her upstairs.
But the mother and son didn’t chat for long in the bedroom when Carl suddenly felt extremely hot all over his body, and his mind became drowsy.
“Mom, you should go to sleep early. I suddenly feel so tired…”
Carl supported his forehead, feeling like he had no strength to speak.
Observing her son’s tired appearance, Mrs. Waters’ face became friendly and warm, completely different from their previous cold war.
“Well, then lie down if you’re tired. I’ll personally make breakfast for you tomorrow morning.”
Mrs. Waters’ voice was gentle, as if she had transformed into a different person.
She then left Carl’s room, and as soon as she closed the door, Grace poked her head out.
“Mrs. Waters…”
Before she could finish her sentence, Mrs. Waters walked up and interrupted her.
Lowering her voice, Mrs. Waters leaned close to Grace’s ear, “Be patient for half an hour, wait until Carl falls asleep, and then go in.”
Carl had no idea that there was something wrong with the soup he drank during dinner. He fell onto the bed and drifted off to sleep. In a half-awake state, he felt a soft hand caressing his chest.
“Nana, is that you?”
In a daze, with his eyes closed and his awareness unclear, Carl suddenly grabbed the hand on his chest, as if he had regained his lost love in an instant.
Hearing Carl call out Nana’s name, a trace of resentment flashed in Grace’s eyes.
But it disappeared in an instant, and she obediently lowered her head, leaning against Carl’s shoulder and acting coquettish, “Carl, I really like you. Can I stay by your side tonight?”