Bonnie didn't think she got skinnier, but she didn't want to be a buzzkill when Sigmund was this exhilarated. So, she smiled and accepted his offer.
"Alright, Grandpa. Anything you say goes."
"I'm going to the kitchen and ask them to get everything ready now." Sigmund put his hands on his back and went to the kitchen with a big smile on his face.
Clearly, he was more than happy to make all these preparations for Bonnie.
"It's okay, Grandpa. You don't have to do it now." A hint of helplessness flashed in Bonnie's eyes when she noticed how Sigmund was rushing into it.
"It's fine." Sigmund waved at her while his back was turned to her. "It's about time for dinner anyway. I'll just ask the chefs to get everything ready."
Bonnie realized that Sigmund was quite high-spirited and decided not to say anything.
"I appreciate you for doing all of this, Grandpa."
Sigmund chuckled. "We're family, Bonnie. What's with the formalities?
"Alright. Just take a seat, you guys. I'll make arrangements for tonight's dinner."
"Understood, Grandpa. We'll sit right here. We won't intervene at all."
Bonnie knew Sigmund missed her and Ivor a lot while they were away. The thought of it made her feel warm inside.
It was nice to be remembered by someone all the time.
Ivor saw it and walked over. He reached out and rested his hand on Bonnie's shoulder.
"Since the moment you came home, Grandpa couldn't stop smiling. He even arranged for all kinds of delicious food for you.
"I didn't have any of this when I came back. He had all but forgotten about me. Sometimes, I do wonder if I'm actually his grandson."
"Don't take it up with me." Bonnie gestured for Ivor to look at the kitchen. "Take it up with Grandpa instead."
Ivor rubbed Bonnie's nose lovingly.
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