“I feel much better,” the old woman replied with a smile.

Sonia nodded. “That’s good to hear.”

 

All of a sudden, Rose pointed toward the end of her bed as if she had just recalled something. “Mary’s son dropped by to visit her yesterday, Sonia. He brought Mary some pineapples from home. You like pineapples, don’t you? You should bring some home for yourself.”

Sonia turned toward the basketful of pineapples. She felt her mouth watering just at the sight of it. She was just about to nod and thank Rose when Toby spoke up. “No!”

Rose frowned immediately. The smile on Sonia’s face faltered as Rose shot Toby a rather disapproving stare. “Why not? I’m the one who’s giving it to Sonia. Do I need to ask for your permission?” I’ve never realized how stingy of a man my grandson is. Why is he being so selfish over a few pineapples!

On the other hand, Sonia kept her lips sealed. She didn’t feel angry at all. They were just pineapples, after all; she didn’t see the need to lose her temper just because he refused to give her some. Toby realized how the two other women must have misunderstood him when he saw the grim looks on both their faces. “She’s not supposed to eat pineapples,” he muttered as he lowered his gaze.

 

For some reason, Toby found himself doing research on things that pregnant women had to watch out for after he heard the news of Sonia’s pregnancy. He went through the list of foods that pregnant women weren’t supposed to eat, and pineapples were one of the items listed there. “Why not?!” Rose shifted her cold glare toward Toby. It was evident that she was going to bicker with him until he provided her with a reasonable explanation for his words.

Sonia turned to look at Toby as well. She didn’t understand why he would say that she couldn’t eat pineapples. Toby pressed his thin lips together as he thought about how he should explain himself. Sonia hadn’t told the public about her pregnancy, so he was in no position to reveal such information about her.

 

After some thought, Toby’s eyes lit up as he came up with an answer. “Mary was the one who gave this to you. How could you offer it to someone else? What would Mary think? You should get Mary to blend it into pineapple juice for you or something.”

a lot of time with Jean—that would explain why you’re acting as stingy as she is. Look at how much of a

selfish person. His gaze shifted to

home, Sonia. Please just ignore him. These are my pineapples; he has no say in my decision.” Rose gave Toby another angry stare as she spoke in

get some for herself. She felt happy whenever Toby was unhappy. She

take it if she wants to. I’ll just find a way to get

still as a stick by the side of the room. After the incident that had just occurred,

out a grunt before he got a paper cup and filled it with water from the water dispenser. Once the

you,” Sonia replied politely as she took the

hot,” he mumbled

she heard what he said. Is he showing care toward

recognize anything out of the ordinary. She was used to receiving such reminders, after all. She would have given someone else the same reminder if she were placed in his position, so she didn’t sense anything odd about the situation. After blowing the water to cool it down, Sonia took a sip of it. She let out a confused cry right after

is it, Sonia?”

a puzzled expression. “Did you put honey in here,

like it?” He didn’t realize the hint of nervousness that

She had suspected that Toby was caring for Sonia ever since their earlier conversations. Once she heard that Toby had added honey into Sonia’s drink, and once she heard his voice as he asked Sonia if she liked it, things were much clearer to her. I’m sure that Toby still has feelings for Sonia! But that silly boy doesn’t know it himself! Rose grew increasingly annoyed

polite smile. “I do. I was just a

out a sigh of relief. “No worries.” It seemed like she wasn’t angry, although he had made the decision to add honey on his own. Toby curled his lips into a lopsided smile as he

Toby

you talking about me, Grandma?” What did I do? How am I an

looked at Rose

let out a scoff. “Who else could I be talking about?” What else can you call someone who isn’t aware of his own feelings?

grandmother’s words when his phone rang. He knitted his brows and pulled his phone out. A series of complicated emotions flashed across his eyes when he saw that it was Tina who was

aren’t you picking

remained silent in the end. He didn’t want to pick up the

corner of her lips downward. Weirdo! Why is

Toby decided to pick up the call as he felt displeased by Sonia’s cold and heartless gestures. “Hello, Tina.”

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