Chapter 34 I can’t do it
"Have a wonderful day, my dear," the Old Master affectionately advised his granddaughter before he departed for the office. Soon, he would be embarking on his overseas business trip.
"Grandpa, please take care on your way, don’t overexert yourself, and remember to eat your meals and take your vitamins, okay?" Hera lovingly reminded her grandfather before they parted ways.
The Old Master chuckled heartily, his granddaughter’s caring words warming his heart like a roaring fire. With a nod of agreement, he gently patted her on the head before bidding her farewell and setting off on his way.
"Young miss, let me escort you to your destination," Cindy offered, following closely behind Hera and Athena.
"It’s alright, Cindy. We’ll have the driver take us to the car dealership to pick up Athena’s car. I know you have other tasks to attend to, so there’s no need for you to accompany us closely for my convenience," Hera assured, gently placing a hand on Cindy’s arm.
Cindy was deeply touched. She hadn’t anticipated Hera’s level of consideration, leaving her momentarily speechless as she absentmindedly nodded in response to Hera’s kindness.
As Hera and Athena boarded the familiar black van they had used the previous night, Hera couldn’t help but notice Athena’s quiet demeanor during breakfast. Observing her incessant tapping on her phone, curiosity got the better of Hera, prompting her to ask, "Have you found a boyfriend?"
Startled, Athena looked up, her expression shifting into one of irritation as she scrunched her nose. "Do I appear lovesick to you? Please, enlighten me. I’ll gladly amend any misconceptions." Her reaction mirrored that of a cat whose tail had been accidentally trodden on.
"Take it easy, Athena. I was merely curious about why you’ve been glued to your phone," Hera reassured in a calming tone.
"Oh, is that it? Just posted a photo and replying to some comments," Athena replied casually, her attention still on her phone screen.
"That looks interesting! I’ll have to take a look and see what the fuss is about," Hera responded eagerly, reaching for her phone in her bag.