“Sure, Mr. Watts. Whatever you say,” said Larry as he walked out of the study with a smile.
“Come, sit over here! Don't stand on ceremony at home,” invited Mr. Watts as he beckoned him over.
“Please, take your seat first, Mr. Watts.”
Both men sat down together. The atmosphere was so harmonious that it barely seemed like they had just met. The hostility Mr. Watts showed earlier had also disappeared.
Looking at how amicable they were with each other, the mother and daughter pair was stunned.
What's going on? They were acting so awkward with each other earlier... Why did they suddenly become friendly now? They glanced at each other, their eyes filled with confusion.
Both of them shook their head simultaneously, not knowing what had gotten into the men.
“Joan, bring two glasses over. I'd like to have a good drink with Larry.” Mr. Watts was in high spirits.
“Oh, okay.”
Although Joan did not know what had happened, she felt relieved that her father was treating Larry nicely. She turned around and headed to the kitchen to grab two glasses.
“Larry, I've kept this bottle of wine for five years, it's my prized possession. Since I'm in such a great mood today, let's drink up!” said Mr. Watts as he brought a bottle of wine out of the room.
Larry quickly stood up and poured a glass of wine for both of them. Then, he picked the glass up, sniffed it, and praised, “This is an amazing wine. Your taste is definitely much more superior than mine, Mr. Watts.”
After receiving that compliment, Mr. Watts was delighted. He exclaimed happily, “You're not so bad yourself either, having made a name for yourself at such a young age. I'm glad that Joan is together with you.”
“Darling, are you feeling uncomfortable?”
Mr. Watts' abnormal behavior caused Mrs. Watts to feel slightly worried. It's fine that he has a bad temper, but what's with his weird attitude now? Could it be his brain fried itself or something?
“What are you talking about? I'm fine! In fact, I'm in an extremely good mood today!”
“But I thought you were reluctant to let your daughter get married? You were still angry earlier!” asked Mrs. Watts, unable to hold herself back any longer.
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