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“Grandma…” Turning around and leaving, Maya answered the call and closed the door to the office.
“Mia, have you picked Julian up?” Analise inquired.
The sky was getting dark. When the lights in the house turned on, Analise’s eyesight would get even worse. She didn’t want Maya to know about her eyes in case Maya got worried as well.
Now, her only wish was to see Maya getting along well with Julian, but she didn’t know if she could have a chance to meet Maya’s and Julian’s child in person.
Her thoughts were wandering, and Analise finally came to her senses after Maya called her a few times.
“Huh? What did you say?”
“I said, Julian is in a meeting, so I’ll have to wait a little. Grandma, if you’re hungry, go ahead and eat first. You don’t have to wait for us.” Maya glanced at the time.
She didn’t know when Julian would be done with work, or to be exact when he would be done with giving her trouble.
No matter what, even if she had to knock Julian unconscious, she would drag him home to meet Analise.
“It’s okay. I’m not hungry. I’ll wait for you two so that we can eat together. Take care on your way back,” Analise reminded Maya.
“Got it, Grandma.” Maya nodded. She thought of something, then hastily said, “Grandma, if the food gets cold, don’t heat it up in the kitchen by yourself. I’ll do it when I come back, okay?”
She feared that Analise wouldn’t know how to use the gas stove.
“All right, got it. Don’t worry. I won’t touch those things.”
It was only then that Maya sighed in relief. After ending the call, she stood in front of the entrance and waited patiently.
Cameron came over to report some work. He dared not say too much as he greeted Maya with a quick, ‘Hello, Mrs. Graham,’ and then walked into the office. He let Julian sign the documents he brought, then said, “Mr. Graham, about the meeting in 10 minutes – “
“Cancel it and change it to an online video conference at night.” Julian signed the documents with firm strokes.
Cameron was a little startled.
In all his years working with Julian, Julian had always finished work on the day itself since he was, after all, a very strict person.
This meeting was important because it was their first official meeting with the partners, and they even scheduled a drinking session after the meeting where Julian would be serving the guests personally. Its importance was as clear as day.
However, Cameron didn’t dare inquire too much into it. He simply asked, “When will you be free tonight?”
Julian’s pen paused slightly. “I’m not sure.”
…
Troubled, Cameron could only reply, “I see.”
After signing the documents, Julian grabbed his coat and strode away. He had just opened the door when Maya, who was eavesdropping at the door, fell forward.
Julian didn’t dodge, so Maya fell right into his arms.
It looked like she was doing it on purpose.
Julian lowered his head. A panicked yet pretty face was reflected in his dark pupils.
“Um… You’re done with work already?” Maya recovered her balance and looked numbly at the man.
“Yes,” he responded, but he didn’t seem like he was up for conversation.
“Let us go home, then!” She was overjoyed, and she smiled brilliantly.
Julian felt something odd rising within his heart. Us? Home…
She seemed like a little child in kindergarten who waited for hours and finally saw her parents, who were here to take her home.
Worried that Analise was getting impatient, Maya stopped caring about physical touch as she dragged Julian with her and hastily led the way.
Cameron looked at his boss rushing to leave, then suddenly realized why Julian would cancel even the important meeting tonight.
They were a lovey-dovey couple, so Cameron knew that he shouldn’t get in the way.
He sniffled and steeled himself to endure the insults and reprimands that would ensue when he talked to the partners later.
…
Maya sped all the way home.
Julian sat on the passenger seat, dealing with work documents in his inbox on his iPad as he asked nonchalantly, “What happened to Grandma?”
She whipped her head around to glance at him with a shocked expression. She didn’t expect him to be concerned about this. “Her diabetes got so serious that she might lose her sight. She already has difficulty seeing things.”
Julian didn’t respond.
Maya took a glance and saw that he was focused on his iPad screen. She didn’t know if he was listening or not.
He was probably just asking.
“Grandma hid it from me because she didn’t want me to worry, so don’t spill the beans,” Maya reminded Julian, worried.
This time, Julian responded. “Okay.”
After that, the two never said another word. The car was awkwardly silent.
Standing in front of the entrance to her home, Maya took a deep breath to calm her nervous heart as she feared that Julian wasn’t good enough at acting.
Julian watched as Maya stood in front of the door, taking deep breaths and making mental preparations for five minutes, yet never having the intention to enter.
He frowned a little. Without waiting for Maya any longer, he took her hand and placed her thumb on the fingerprint lock, unlocking the door.
“Wait, I – ” Before Maya could shout in surprise, she heard the man’s low voice ringing in her ears. “Grandma, we’re home.”
Julian’s voice was warm and gentle, unlike in the past.
“Julian! Hurry, you must be so hungry! Come and eat!”
Analise was waiting for them. When she saw the two coming home, she hastily got up and welcomed them.
Perhaps because the couch was a little too low, Analise couldn’t get up right away.
Julian hastened his steps and held onto Analise’s arm to offer support. “If you want to visit us next time, just give us a call. Mia and I will pick you up. We’ll get worried if you come here alone.”
Every single word from him was filled with concern.
When Maya saw that, she felt the corners of her eyes tearing up.
That was the extent of Julian’s capabilities. With a face like that, no one could escape his coaxing.
