<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Chapter 862 Vivian And Zachary Share A Tent</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Zachary genuinely thought Jessica was dumb.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">It would take at least four to five hours to reach the peak of Redbud Hill from downtown.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">He was just about to offer to walk Jessica down the mountain when Vivian appeared from outside the tent, holding a kerosenemp in one hand and a cellphone in the other.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“What are you doing here?” Zachary asked in confusion.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Vivian wore a grim expression. “Grandpa called.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Why is he calling at this hour?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Vivian, embarrassed to say that out loud in Jessica’s presence, gave Zachary a look.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“What’s the matter? Just spill it out,” Zachary said.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Vivian spoke directly. “He asked why you weren’t in my tent.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Zachary felt awkward.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">He said to Jessica, “Could you please step outside for a moment?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“All right.” Reluctantly, Jessica went out.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Vivian looked at him in puzzlement. Didn’t you tell me to just spill it? Why are you asking her to leave?</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“What else did Grandpa say?” Zachary asked.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Just at that moment, Zachary’s cell phone started to ring. He picked it up and saw it was a video call from his grandfather.</font></font>Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Grandpa said that he couldn’t sleep without Jon. He suggested that we lie down while video chatting with him.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“This old man…” Zachary was at a loss for words.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Vivian sighed as well.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">George genuinely cared for her. No matter where he went, he would always bring her snacks and souvenirs.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">A couple of days ago, he attended an auction and ended up bidding an astronomical amount of money for a ne she mentioned was pretty. The incident even made the trending news.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">He treated her better than family.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Answer it, or Grandpa will start overthinking again,” Vivian urged.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Zachary had no choice but to bite the bullet and answer it.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Why did you only answer the phone now?” The elderly man, with a head full of white hair yet still</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Ah, I just stepped out for a bit to use the restroom,” Zachary exined.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">George then asked, “Where is Vivian?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Vivian immediately leaned in. “Grandpa, I’m here.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Why are you two still standing? Lay down quickly. Can’t you see that I’m already lying down?” George asked, lying in bed.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">With no other choice, Vivian unzipped Zachary’s sleeping bag and got inside. “Grandpa, I’m going to sleep now,” she announced.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Zachary furrowed his brows. Where am I supposed to sleep?</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Brat, Vivian’s going to sleep, and you should get some rest too. Leave the video on. I want to watch you guys sleep, lest you fool me again and lie to me that you’ve started dating but still not sharing a bed.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">George yearned for a great–grandson of his own, preferably one as intelligent as Jonathan.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">All Zachary could say was, “Fine.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">After he put down his phone, he swiftly headed toward Vivian’s tent, took the sleeping bag from her tent, and hurriedly returned beforeying down.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“I left the sleeping bag outside earlier. I just took it in.”</font></font>
“Hold her,” George suddenly said.
“Huh?”
“It’s so cold on the mountain. I’m asking you to keep Vivian warm by holding her.” George was speechless. Hasn’t this grandson of mine been in numerous rtionships? Why does he still need me to teach him the basics?
Although the old man appeared to be in good health, he had high blood pressure.
Zachary and Vivian didn’t want to upset George and aggravate his high blood pressure, so they could only embrace each other.
Only then was George satisfied. “All right, go to sleep now,” he said.
“Goodnight, Grandpa.” Vivian, feeling uneasy in Zachary’s arms, hoped George would fall asleep quickly.
Unfortunately, George was in such high spirits that he couldn’t sleep. He didn’t fall asleep until after they did.
Zachary hadpletely forgotten about Jessica, who was still standing outside.