Chapter 129: First Party
As the car pulled up to Greg’s grand estate, the towering iron gates parted gracefully, welcoming them inside. The clock struck noon—perfect timing for lunch. The scent of freshly cooked meals wafted through the air, signaling that the kitchen staff had been hard at work preparing something special. Greg had made sure of it, instructing the chef to create a meal packed with nutrients yet appealing enough for a child like Dylan to love.
The moment they stepped inside, they were met with warm smiles.
"Welcome back, Miss Watson. Welcome home, Dylan," Edward and Andrea Freeman greeted in unison, along with the other house staff, their voices filled with genuine warmth.
Dylan beamed and eagerly waved at them. "Hello, Mrs. Freeman! Is Cole home?" he asked excitedly. Cole, Andrea, and Edward’s son, was just a year older than Dylan and one of his favorite playmates.
Andrea chuckled, shaking her head. "He’s still at school, sweetheart, but he’ll be back by five. I’ll make sure he comes to see you right away," she promised with a playful wink.
Edward chimed in, grinning. "Sir, the cook prepared everything exactly as you requested... and then some. Dylan’s in for a surprise! I don’t think he’ll be able to walk after eating so much."
Dylan’s eyes twinkled with mischief as he lifted his leg with the cast. "Look, Mr. Freeman! Even if I wanted to walk, I can’t—so I have no choice but to sit back and eat as much as I want!" He giggled, his laughter contagious as everyone joined in.
Cammy placed a gentle hand on Dylan’s shoulder, smiling down at him. "Alright, enough chit-chat. You must be starving. Shall we eat?"
Dylan didn’t need to be asked twice. He threw his arms up in excitement. "Yes! Let’s go! I’m super hungry. My tummy has been complaining for a while now!"