Even though Sigmund and Maisie had intended to go rest, they remained outside the room and paid close attention to the sounds emanating from within.
Sigmund stood listening for a while but couldn't make sense of anything. He then turned to Maisie behind him and asked in a voice only they could hear, "Maisie, did you hear anything? How far have they progressed?"
Maisie listened for a while longer. "I couldn't hear very clearly, but it sounded like they were talking about something like the wine."
"Wine?" Sigmund showed a meaningful smile. "Looks like these young people know how to have fun."
Maisie's eyes also held a hint of amusement. "You can't tell usually, but I didn't expect our son to be quite savvy. Indeed, when a man is with the one he loves, many things come naturally, without the need for instruction from us."
"Of course. If we had to teach them everything, he wouldn't be my grandson!" Sigmund said, then suddenly waved at Maisie. "Maisie, come here, I have something to tell you."
Maisie approached, and Sigmund whispered his thoughts to her. Maisie's mouth twitched after listening.
"Dad, your thoughts... are really progressive."
Sigmund's tone contained a hint of excitement. "What do you think? If we do this, you can have a grandchild earlier, and I can have a great-grandchild sooner!"
Maisie tried to reason with Sigmund. "Dad, Bonnie is only 20 years old. There's no need to rush for a child. Besides, they've locked the door now. If we knock and send something in, won't it reveal our intentions? How could they possibly accept it?"
"That's true." Sigmund suddenly remembered Bonnie's status as a renowned science researcher. "Bonnie still has her career to focus on. It's indeed a bit too early for them to have a child. I was too hasty."
Seeing Sigmund listening to reason, Maisie breathed a sigh of relief.
"Yes, Dad. Anyway, they're still young. Let them cultivate their relationship for a while longer. It’s not too late to wait a few more years to have children."
"You're right." Sigmund nodded. "Since that's the case, let's go back first. Let's not disturb them anymore. It wouldn't be good if they found out later."
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