In the end, Emily Taylor was simply getting on in years and was feeling a bit deprived of love.
Unable to gain the attention of her family, she had no choice but to place her affections elsewhere.
But once she received that familial concern, immediately, her wayward heart realigned itself.
Just then, the door to the private room opened.
Full of expectation, Emily saw Ben Lucas appear at the doorway.
His expression was still pale, but no longer cold and indifferent.
The little boy was holding a delicately crafted blue velvet box, the size of an A4 paper, followed by Samuel Mckinley and Sebastian Lucas VII.
Both men were also carrying boxes in their hands, seemingly not very large, but from the careful way they held them, it seemed the contents were exceptionally precious.
"Grandma, this is Ben's birthday gift to you. Wishing Grandma a happy birthday, may you have this day every year, and this time every year."
