Samuel himself preferred girls over boys, but he never had the luck of having a daughter. Hence, he could only rely on Vivian to bear him a granddaughter.
However, Vivian stiffened at the mention of having another child.
We've only just gotten back together. Should we really have another child so soon?
She knew she couldn't be so blunt with an elder, so she hoped to relay her message subtly. "Grandpa, it hasn't been long since I returned. I think it's best to wait until we get accustomed to things before talking about having more kids."
She carefully observed Samuel's expression, but instead of discontent, she only saw an understanding gleam in his eyes.
"That's a good idea too. Let's give Larry and Finnick more time to bond."
Larry had been deprived of fatherly love since young. If they had another child so soon, it wouldn't be beneficial for him.
After chatting for a little longer, they decided to leave.
"It's getting late, Grandpa. We'll betaking our leave now." Finnick glanced at Samuel, waiting for his reply.
Knowing what was on their minds, Samuel said nothing and nodded to signal that they could leave.
"Bye, Grandpa." Vivian nodded courteously to Samuel.
"Bye, Great-grandpa," Larry politely bid Samuel
goodbye.
A smile spread across Samuel's face in response.
He was growing fonder of Larry by the second. Since the same blood ran through their veins, it wasn't odd that Larry looked very similar to Finnick when he was young, but what made Larry so likeable was his good manners.
After bidding farewell to Samuel, they decided to go out for a stroll instead of heading home right away.
Finnick called Noah to take Larry home.
Larry was initially reluctant to part ways with them, but when he thought about his parents wanting to spend quality time together, he realized that it wasn't appropriate for him to tag along. Hence, he begrudgingly followed Noah home.
After they left, Vivian kept thinking about what Samuel said just now.
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