Chapter 63: He Has a Lot to Pack For the Trip
"Lari!"
A happy Madeline jumped from behind, hugging the shocked Lariette. Soft puffs of sand rose above their ankles. Ruediger looked at the two ladies, helplessness was imbued on his lips.
"Maddie! You surprised me!"
"Hahaha! Sorry! Sorry!"
Lariette quickly wiggled free from Madeline’s embrace, turning around to face her friend. The strawberry-blond lady in a white beach dress laughed upon seeing the former’s face.
Lariette and Ruediger had just arrived at the dock where Chairman Delaney’s yacht was by a cab. They didn’t know that Madeline reached here before them because the lady said nothing.
"Everyone is happy. This old man feels it to the bones. Good, good."
Chairman Delaney appeared, walking slowly while relying on the cane. The elderly man opted for a short-sleeved floral shirt and a pair of long white pants, complete with sunglasses on his nose bridge.
"Grandpa! Good morning!"
Exclaiming joyfully, Lariette hurriedly hugged Chairman Delaney. The elderly man chuckled, clearly happy with the affection shown by his granddaughter.
Ruediger and Madeline also approached Chairman Delaney. They quietly yet smilingly watched the grandfather and the granddaughter’s interactions.