Chapter 120
Avery clasped her hands, her eyes sparkling. "Oh, you’re giving me a gift? That’s amazing!"
Jaden smiled and bent down, pulling a small potted plant from under the table. He placed it in front of her. "I grew this succulent myself. Do you like it?"
Avery’s face lit up. "It’s beautiful! And such a rare pink color. I love it! You must have put in a lot of work to grow this, right?"
This type of succulent was called the "king of succulents," known for its unique, delicate look and transparent top, making it highly ornamental and valuable. But more than its price, the real challenge was the time it took—about eight years to fully mature. The one Jaden had given her was not only fully grown but also a rare mutated color, showing just how much care he had put into it.
What made it even more thoughtful was the label on the rustic clay pot, explaining how to take care of it. It was such a sweet, personal touch.
Jaden chuckled. "I have a lot of succulents. I didn’t spend extra time on this one—it grew well because it’s strong."
Maria gently touched the plant. "This succulent has good taste. It grew this beautifully because it loves Jaden and wants his attention." She then added quickly, "And now that Jaden’s given it to Avery, I’m sure it’ll grow to love her too!"
Everyone smiled. Arthur, looking envious, said, "Avery, you know so much. You recognized the type just by looking at it. To me, all of Jaden’s succulents look the same."
Claire nodded in agreement. "Exactly! Avery’s so young, but she already seems like a real scientist."