In the Lap of Luxury

Chapter 455 Spend More Time With Her

"What are you looking at?" Xander's sudden voice interrupted Grace's thoughts, but her gaze remained fixed on an ornament placed not too far away.

She pointed to the ornament and asked, "Xander, why do you also have one of these ceramic rocking horses?"

Xander followed her gaze and smiled. "Oh, do you have one too?"

Grace nodded and said, "Yours is exactly like mine, but unfortunately, mine broke a long time ago." She looked away. Her tone was tinged with sadness.

There was a flicker in Xander's eyes, but he concealed it well. "It seems like a pity."

He handed her a set of brand-new pajamas and a towel. "You should rest early."

Grace accepted them and said, "I know. You should rest early too. Good night!"

Xander didn't linger any longer and left the bedroom. Grace couldn't help but smile as she looked at the pajamas and towel in her hands.

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Meanwhile, Benjamin returned to Hawkins Manor after a business gathering late at night, reeking of alcohol. Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

He sat in the backseat of the car.

As the driver parked the car in the garage, he softly reminded Benjamin, "Mr. Hawkins, we're home."

Benjamin groggily opened his eyes and glanced at the familiar building outside the window. He stretched out his hand to loosen his tie and opened the car door.

"Okay, you can go back." With that, he got out of the car.

The large courtyard was quiet. Looking up at the villa in front of him, Benjamin's vision blurred slightly.

In just half a year, the vast villa had become exceptionally desolate.

Since the divorce, Grace had never set foot in here again. He had also driven Celia and Susan away. Now, only he and Elizabeth were left in the large house.

Walking toward the entrance, Patty came out to greet him, saying, "Mr. Hawkins, you're back."

Patty took his coat and hung it at the entrance.

"Mrs. Hawkins Senior was talking about you. She was hoping you would come back early to have dinner with her."

Benjamin paused in his steps and asked, "Has grandma gone to bed?"

"She has already retired for the night."

Patty hesitated to speak, prompting Benjamin to ask, "Is there something else?"

Seeing this, Patty continued, "Sir, I must tell you something. Recently, Mrs. Hawkins Senior has been in a bad mood, and her health has worsened.

"But since you are busy with work, she didn't want to disturb you and forbade us from telling you. Please spend more time with her when you have the time."

Patty's words weighed heavily on Benjamin. "I understand. I'll go and see her."

He ascended the spiral staircase to the upper floor. As he reached the bedroom at the end, he hesitated for a moment before quietly pushing the door open.

In the bedroom, Elizabeth was sleeping restlessly, occasionally coughing.

Benjamin hurried over to adjust her blanket.

"Benjamin, you're back!"

Suddenly, Elizabeth spoke, making Benjamin freeze on the spot. Then, the bedroom light turned on, and Elizabeth slowly sat up.

"Grandma, I'm sorry for waking you."

Elizabeth shook her head slightly. "It's okay. I've been sleeping lightly these days. Did you go out again today? You're always busy with work. You must take good care of yourself."