Even though Larry was still too young to understand it all, he seemed to be able to grasp hold of the main point of the story.
Larry looked at Samuel gratefully, with his eyes filled with admiration.
Samuel was happy he was able to teach Larry some life lessons through a short story.
Initially, Larry was unhappy that his parents were not around. But after hearing the story, he gradually came to understand his parents’ situation – they were just fulfilling their responsibilities.
“Thank you so much, Great Grandpa.”
Samuel was overjoyed seeing that Larry was starting to open up with him. He could sense more sincerity in his great-grandchild’s voice compared to before.
He smiled in satisfaction looking at the latter.
This was what Samuel had been longing for – a true relationship. He was more than thrilled to be able to achieve it.
Even though he could not help much in Finnick’s business, educating and taking care of their kid was still something within his capability.
It was the least he could do for them.
In the meantime, Finnick had finally reached home after some time.
Vivian had just come out of the kitchen. Seeing Finnick back, she immediately brought out the soup she had prepared and served it on the dining table.
“Go and wash your hands, please.” Vivian had a feeling Finnick’s hands were dirty. After all, he just came back from a business meeting. So she figured it was best to practice proper hygiene before every meal.
The aroma coming from the dining area caught Finnick’s attention, so he quickly washed his hands and sat down.
“Did you learn this recently?”
From what he knew, Vivian would not have known how to make this soup.
“Yes. You’ve been too busy lately. I figure that you need something to boost your energy, so I made this soup especially for you.” Vivian’s heart ached as she looked at Finnick’s exhausted face.
Dark circles had begun to show under Finnick’s eyes. Besides all the recent bustles, he had been burning the midnight oil for many nights.
“Thanks, Honey.” Finnick reached out his hand to hold Vivian’s and gave her a gentle kiss.
Smelling at the subtle fragrance coming from the soup, Finnick felt as if his exhaustion and stress had disappeared from his body.
“Alright, let’s try it out.” Flushing bright red, Vivian pulled her hand back.
Finnick could sense that Vivian was eager to know his opinion on the soup.
Without delay, he took a spoonful and tried it.
Indeed, it was delicious. The slight sweetness from the stock filled his mouth and warmed his stomach. It had been such a long time since he last enjoyed a meal prepared by Vivian. He did not realize that he had been too occupied with his work.
“Does it taste good?” Vivian stared at Finnick’s expression while anticipating his feedback.
After a while, Finnick was furrowing his brows, and with a full mouth, he started searching around, looking for something.
Vivian was quick to realize that he might be looking for the dustbin. She nervously took it and put it in front of him.
“What’s the matter?” She thought he was going to spit out the soup, but he did not.
Before she could hear an answer from him, she suddenly felt something warm caressing her lips.
It was a long and deep kiss until even Vivian could taste the soup inside Finnick’s mouth. The soup tastes alright. She thought to herself.
After a long while, Finnick’s lips were finally willing to let go of hers.
“Does it taste good?” Finnick curled his lips into an affectionate smile as he looked at Vivian.
Vivian was still dazed by that sudden kiss, then realized that Finnick was fooling around with her.
She stared at Finnick without much of an expression. “It tasted good but wasn’t so delicious after having it from your mouth.”
Hearing this, Finnick grabbed Vivian and begin kissing her again.
Three days later, at the press conference held by Finnor Group and Neville Group, Finnick showed up at the scene with an elegant white suit. On the other hand, Chase arrived slightly after Finnick in a black suit.
“Mr. Norton, you are early.” Chase greeted Finnick enthusiastically, who was drinking a cup of coffee.
Finnick stood up to shake Chase’s hand, and the next moment they began exchanging some customary pleasantries.
Briefly after that, they could hear the announcement saying that the press conference was about to start.
