"It''s okay," replied Luca. Luca and the maid proceeded to serve breakfast on the table. She then took
her seat where she waited for her kids to finish their morning routine.
Upstairs, Aunt Neile had delivered breakfast to Luke''s bedroom and awoken the kids. After, she
reminded them that they would be going to Crawford manor today before she then made her way
downstairs.
“Ms. Craw, the kids are packing their stuff now. They''ll being down soon,” reported Aunt Neile. The
kids did not say much about their return to Crawford manor, but they made sure to pack their
homework, stationery, and textbooks before heading out.
Everything else they needed was already avable at Crawford manor.
Luke had made sure to ready the kids'' uniforms and other essentials at Crawford manor in hopes that it
would make their move easier. Therefore, the kids did not have to bring many things along with them.
"Okay," nodded Luca. She then picked up the newspaper while waiting for the kids to join her for
breakfast.
Today''s headline of the A City newspaper was about Mrs. Margaret Jackman, who was arrested by the
police for assault.
Luca quickly read through the article and let out a sigh of relief.
It did not mention Luke''s or her name, and it only stated that Mrs. Jackman had been arrested for
injuring someone. The evidence of the assault was conclusive, which led to her arrest. The police did
not disclose the details of the offense, and the reporters could not get any further information.
stered on the front page was a photo of a police officer arresting Margaret at her house.
Luca realized that this was not something the press would have covered unless someone had tipped
them off.
Given the photo taken, it was obvious that that what had happened.
Someone wanted Mrs. Jackman to face a more severe punishment than just a few days of detention.
That was why the reporters were told in advance to wait outside her house before the police arrived.
Luca suspected that it was Luke''s arrangement. After all, no one else could have known when the
police would have showed up at the Jackman''s residence.
The moment Luca finished reading the article, she heard the kids greet her, “Good morning, Ms. Luca.”
"Good morning," smiled Luca the three children. She pulled out the chair next to her, Time for
breakfast. I''ll send you back to Crawford manor after this."
"Okay," nodded the kids. There were no objections raised when the kids knew they were heading to
Crawford manor.
After all, Luke had mentioned to them yesterday that they might be going back to Crawford manor for a
week due to their busy work schedule these days.
The three kids understood, and obliged their father.
The three of them sat on the chair, munching away their breakfast.
Luca could not help but feel a twinge of reluctance in her heart as she looked at their innocent faces.
She could not bear to leave them, though it would only be for a few days at Crawford manor.
Luca had no idea how long she could stay here. She wanted to cherish every moment spent with her
children.
Old Master Crawford missed his grandchildren. There was not much she could say about it.
After breakfast, Luca drove the three children and the maid back to Crawford manor.
As the maid and the three kids stepped out of the car, Luca prepared to drive off. Yet before she could
make a move, Mr. Griffin knocked on the car window, halting her in her tracks.
"Ms. Craw, the old master would like to speak with you." said Mr. Griffin, offering Luca a warm smile.
"Alright," nodded Luca as she unfastened her seatbelt and stepped out of the car.
Tommy rushed over to hold Luca''s hand.
She gently squeezed his soft little hand before also taking Rainie''s hand. Lanie stood quietly beside
Rainie.
The four of them walked into the house together.
As soon as they had taken off their shoes in the foyer, Luca caught a whiff of the faint aroma of tea in
the air. She turned to look at the living room couch. Old Master Crawford was sitting in his rocking chair
with a newspaper and a cup of tea beside him.
When heid his eyes on Luca and his three grandchildren, he smiled, "Ah, my great-grandchildren are
finally here."
Luca let go of Tommy and Rainie''s hands so the kids could get closer to Old Master Crawford to greet
him.
"Good morning, Great-grandpa." The three kids surrounded the old master and smiled brightly at him.
"Good morning, kids. Mrs. Nancy has prepared something for you in the dining room. Go eat before it
gets cold," said Old Master Crawford with a kind smile.. Then, he turned to Luca and nodded at her.
“Good morning, Old Master Crawford. Mr. Griffin told me that you''re looking for me." Luca walked
toward him and greeted him standing up.
"I didn''t get to talk to youst night at Louis'' house. I just want to have a chat with you today. Don''t just
stand there. Take a seat," said Old Master Crawford. He carefully observed Luca. Other than her eyes
that still held a trace of the past, her facial features werepletely different from before.
Bianca, who was as gentle as amb back then, looked like a red rose with thorns now. Though she
was not an aggressive person, even those who did not know her would know that she was not
someone to be messed with.
It was fortunate that she came back. Even though she looked different, her love for Luke and her kids
remained unchanged.
"Alright." Luca looked at the gentle smile on Old Master Crawford''s face, and wondered if he was going
to bring up the Jackman family matter.
Although Mrs. Jackman was in the wrong this time, an apology from the other party would usually
suffice for such urences. However, Luke had blown the issue out of the water and got the police
involved in this matter for her sake. As a result, Mrs. Jackman was now being held in custody.
Even though the Crawford family did not take the Jackman family seriously, it did not matter if there
was a potential partnership between them. Old Master Crawford was not a person who liked to get into
trouble.
This time, the old master must have thought that things had been blown out of proportion
unnecessarily.
Old Master Crawford looked at the cautious expression on Luca''s face. He urged the kids again, "Off
you go. The desserts made by Mrs. Nancy aren''t going to taste good if they get cold."
Tommy pouted, "Great-grandpa, we just had our breakfast. We''re still full."
Then, Tommy pulled his clothes around him and pressed it against his belly to show the old master his
round and plump belly.
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"They''re just desserts. They won''t take up so much space in your stomach!" smiled Old Master
Crawford as he pinched Tommy''s cheek.
Lanie resembled Luke the most among the three of them. The calmer Lanie was, the more he behaved
like him.
Tommy was mischievous. Although he looked like Luke when he was a child, there was a vast
difference in their characters.
Mr. Griffin understood what was Old Master Crawford''s mind. He took the initiative and spoke, "Kids, let
me take you to the kitchen first. Let''s see if you like the dessert. Besides, you have to ce your bags
in your rooms too, right?"
"Okay, Mr. Griffin." The three of them then followed Mr. Griffin into the kitchen.
"Old Master Crawford, how have you been?" Luca knew Mr. Griffin intentionally drove the kids away.
Hence, she waited for the kids to leave before taking her turn to slowly speak.
"I''m feeling better after receiving your herbal therapy. I have more energy when I walk. I eat more than I
usually do, and my sleep has improved. I also heard that you''ve been nursing Rayne''s health. His
condition has improved a lot recently. It''s just that he keeps talking about his daughter these days." said
Old Master Crawford, intentionally mentioning the Rayne family.