Early in the morning, Lisa had made up her mind. She had no desire to play around; she felt heartbroken.
“Grandma, I am very sad.”
The elderly woman held her hand, understanding her feelings but feeling helpless.
“Oh… I’m sorry, Lisa. It’s all my fault for letting you suffer.”
“Grandma, I just booked my flight and I’m going home,” Lisa said with a forced smile, looking at the elderly woman with some emotion.
“Take care of yourself.”
The elderly woman was a bit surprised at first.
But the seriousness in the girl’s eyes was evident.
Seeing her so considerate made the elderly woman feel even more guilty. She lovingly patted her head.
“Good child, you will definitely find a boy who loves you. You are so excellent and young. Grandma wishes you happiness.”
“Uh-huh.”
Lisa nodded obediently, not wanting to argue anymore.
“Thank you, Grandma.”
The elderly woman did not try to keep her from returning home, thinking it might be better for her to leave since staying would only make her sadder with the engagement happening tomorrow.
Today’s breakfast was sumptuous and the atmosphere was pleasant.
When Agnes came downstairs wearing the white dress prepared by Grandma, everyone in the living room was amazed.
She was truly beautiful, pure and lovely, exuding natural beauty from head to toe, with a white bow adorning her hair.
She politely greeted each elder of the Fritz family. The gentlemanly and composed Tom followed beside her, making them seem like the perfect couple.
There was no apparent age difference between them.
Grandma was very happy and thought how wonderful it would be if Agnes got pregnant last night; then the Fritz family would have double happiness.
They had only been together for two months and probably spent little time living together, maybe not at all since Tom was too much of a gentleman.
During breakfast, Grandma wore a kind smile.
“Agnes, I’d like to invite your parents over for dinner tonight. Do you think that’s okay? Since tomorrow is the engagement, it would be nice for everyone to meet and discuss the details.”
“Sure, Grandma.”
Agnes smiled gently, elegant and graceful like a spring breeze.
This made the elderly woman particularly happy. She then looked at her beloved grandson and said to him, “Tom, regarding the engagement gifts, make sure you communicate well with Agnes. All necessary formalities must be observed. Whatever conditions they propose, you must meet them. Even if they don’t ask for anything, you must show your sincerity.”
“Yes, Grandma.”
Tom Fritz listened attentively and responded seriously.
Overall, breakfast had a joyful atmosphere centered around the engagement topic.
Lisa had gone to the airport before breakfast; Tom drove her there. Before leaving, Grandma gave her a jade pendant as a farewell gift.
After breakfast,
In the spacious living room, Tom Fritz put his arm around Agnes’s shoulder and said to the elders sitting on the sofa, “I’ll take Agnes home now.”
“Alright, go ahead and be safe on the road.”
Everyone looked at the girl with love and kindness in their eyes.
“Goodbye Grandma, Uncle, Aunt,” Agnes said with a sweet smile.
Then Tom took her away.
In the green grassy yard, he opened the passenger door for her and released his hold on her shoulder.
“Get in carefully.”
Agnes bent down to sit in the car. His meticulousness and gentleness always gave her an illusion that he liked her too.
But he never said anything.
Sitting in the driver’s seat, Tom Fritz fastened his seatbelt. As he started the car, he said to her, “Agnes, thank you for your help. I booked my flight for tomorrow afternoon; I can finally return to the lab.”
There was a hint of relief and anticipation in his voice.
The girl turned her eyes towards him and saw his happy smile. She felt extremely sad inside but still smiled back.
“Congratulations.”