Chapter 244: Two Seething Lionesses
Old Madam Xu, Andrian and Harper had just arrived at the pavilion when Calix and Leslie appeared. Butler Gu and two other helpers were serving tea and confectioneries on the table.
"Won’t you two stay for dinner?" asked Harper, hoping. She gestured at the seats opposite her to Calix and Leslie.
"We will," replied Calix shortly.
After a helper moved one chair away, Calix pushed Leslie’s wheelchair closer to the table. He adjusted its height, letting her be on a comfortable angle with the huge table.
"Charlene, have some tea and desserts," Old Madam Xu fondly smiled at Leslie, addressing the young lady with her legal name, "This almond jelly is perfect for early summer ah."
"I will, Grandma..." Leslie returned a smile to the old lady, "Thank you..."
Soon, Butler Gu and the helpers left the family alone. Harper beat Andrian by being the first to ask about Calix and Leslie’s one-day getaway yesterday.
"Where did you two go ah? Why didn’t you stay there overnight?"
Calix and Leslie exchanged a look, silently thinking to begin immediately. They didn’t want to beat around the bush.
"We went to an orphanage in Bridgeland City," replied Calix as he placed his gaze on Andrian and Harper, "Mom, Dad, whatever I’ll tell you next will surely surprise you. Can you please listen to me first?"
Calix’s firm tone piqued Andrian and Harper’s interest. They wondered what made their son sound so urgent. Even the mention of the orphanage baffled them.