Chapter 97

Granger looked at Thorne, paused, and then acknowledged the gesture. "Thanks, man." As they sipped their beverages and engaged in discussion, they clinked their glasses together. Thorne looked at Granger for a moment longer than normal. "What's up?" Granger inquired, meeting his eyes. In response, Moran said, "You seem... off today." Thorne silently agreed with Moran's opinion as a smile appeared on his face. "Do I?" Granger asked nonchalantly, unaffected. Moran's eyebrows went up. He asked, "Don't you?" Granger sipped his drink slowly and refrained from responding. Some people approached them at that point to say hello. Granger looked at the time after they were gone, concerned that Daisy could be growing hungry.

He was about to see how she was doing when Daisy and Jasmine came back. Daisy said, "Uncle, can I have some of those cupcakes over there?" Daisy was on a limited diet due to allergies, so Granger responded, "You sit here; I'll get it for you." "All right. Conversely, Jasmine had no dietary limitations and was accustomed to being on her own. "Dad, want some?" she asked Thorne as she reached for some food. Ruffling her hair, Thorne said, "I'm good, thanks." Vesta showed Jasmine some of her delectable discoveries while the children were munching on their munchies. Jasmine gladly agreed. "Thanks, Ms. Hawkins."

Perplexed, Daisy glanced up at Vesta before turning to face Jasmine. She said, "Minnie, isn't this lady your mom?" Daisy's question caused the room to go silent. After pausing, Jasmine shook her head. "Nope." "So, you don't have a mom either?" Daisy inquired warily. Once more, Jasmine shook her head. "No, I do have a mom." "Oh..." While souvenirs were being distributed on the ship, Daisy noticed a crystal keychain and snatched two of them. Jasmine also enjoyed those final ones. Jasmine was obliged to inquire, "Daisy, could you share one with me?" after noticing that Daisy had taken both. I want to give it to Ms. Hawkins.

Hawkins." Daisy paused before acknowledging, "I... I wanted to give one to my new acquaintance..." Daisy told Jasmine about her day with Charlene, saying, "Today, my uncle and a lady took me to fly kites; we went fishing, rode bikes, and chased butterflies... She is really pretty; she would love this crystal..." The grownups, who had been observing the children's chat with little interest, now focused on Granger. "Granger, what's going on?" Moran said right away. Or perhaps I should ask, "What's already happening?" As his excitement grew, he asked, "When did this happen?," without waiting for Granger to answer. "How come you didn't tell us, 08:40 A.M., Thorne?" Thorne grinned, but he continued to look at Granger, wondering what he would say. Granger maintained his composure.

"We just bumped into each other by chance." "Really?" Moran was doubtful, as though trying to piece things together. "So, you two also had lunch together? It turns out that you have assistance. I was wondering how you handled children so well. Granger said nothing. Thorne gave him a final glance and said, "You're into her." Granger paused and started to say something, but in the end he didn't refute it. Vesta's smile faded a little as she was taken aback. Granger said nothing. Thorne gave him a final glance and said, "You're into her." Granger paused and started to say something, but in the end he didn't refute it. Vesta's smile faded a little as she was taken aback. "Holy smokes, it's actually true?" Unaware that his guess would be correct, Moran had been joking. "Who is she? Do we know her?" he inquired hastily. "Why haven't you introduced her to us?"