Chapter 3790
Alonzo said, “My sister has plenty of clothes, but she doesn’t wear much jewelry. How about I buy her some? Brother Tatum, do you have enough money?”
Tatum, already burdened with bags, smiled warmly and replied, “As long as it’s for your sister, no matter how much she spends, I have enough money to cover it.”
Overjoyed, Alonzo asked Tatum to take Angelo to a jewelry store, where they selected some beautiful pieces for his sister.
By the time Tatum brought the two boys back home, it was already dark. They had spent so much time shopping that when they finally returned to the Ormond family mansion, it was dinner time, and the other chefs had prepared the meal in Tatum’s absence.
Elora wasn’t home for dinner, which allowed the other chefs in the mansion to showcase their culinary skills. While they may not have been as skilled as Tatum, their food still satisfied everyone at the table.
The two boys had grown closer to Tatum during their shopping trip. They invited him to join them for dinner and enjoyed listening to his stories.
Noticing her sons’ enthusiasm, Mrs. Ormond smiled and said, “Tatum, why don’t you have dinner with us? Elora isn’t here, so she won’t know or say anything.”
Tatum responded with a gentle smile, “Thank you, Madam, and thank you, young masters, but I’m just a chef. I should join the other staff in the workers’ canteen for dinner.”
Unless personally invited by Elora, Tatum was unwilling to break the rules of the Ormond household. He understood his place as one of the chefs and wasn’t about to take liberties simply because the young masters liked him.
Mrs. Ormond, recognizing his respect for the rules, didn’t press him further.
The boys,
Tatum, reminded of his strict elder sister, reluctantly accepted her decision and ceased his insistence. After dinner, he returned to his dormitory and sank into the sofa, leaning back and feeling the fatigue of a long day. He had spent the entire afternoon carrying bags by himself, acting as both a guardian and a pack mule for the boys. Shopping wasn’t really his thing unless it involved exploring food markets. He loved trying different snacks, and if he found something tasty, he would figure out how to enhance it. However, to earn his future brother-in-law’s favor, Tatum had no choice but to endure the shopping trip with the young gentlemen. He was thankful that his two young companions hadn’t asked him to carry them on his back or hold them while walking!
After a brief rest, Tatum picked up his phone, opened WhatsApp, and made a video call to his grandmother. It took a moment for her to answer. “Grandma, are you still awake?” he asked. Seeing her lively and not yet ready for bed, Tatum realized his question was unnecessary. The old lady turned the phone around to show him her surroundings. Tatum laughed, “Grandma, it’s so cold and dark, and you’re still out dancing!” The screen displayed a group of women from the workers’ community—young, middle-aged, and elderly—dancing together in the large open area in front of the flower fields. Noticing the old lady on a call, the lead dancer lowered the volume on the speakers so as not to disturb her. “It’s not cold here in Wiltspoon; you’re the one in chilly weather,” his grandmother said. “I saw you were already back in your…
“Grandma’s just out here for a little fun,” she continued. “We usually wrap things up by 8:30 in the evening to avoid disturbing the younger folks who are trying to rest.”