Mr. and Mrs. Peck ate quite slowly because they were worried that Trevor would leave right after the meal.
Christy followed their rhythm, slowed down, and ate slowly with Trevor.
Half an hour later, when they finished eating, the maid came over to take away the bowls and chopsticks. Only then did Rachel stand up and ask, "Trevor, would you stay a little longer?"
Trevor nodded.
Mrs. Peck asked Trevor and Christy to sit on the sofa and then went upstairs with Mr. Peck. Aaron had already prepared red envelopes while they were eating. He immediately walked over and put the two red envelopes in front of Trevor and Christy.
"This is for you."
"Thank you," Christy said as she took it.
Trevor raised his head to look at Aaron and said slowly, "Thank you ... Grandpa."
Aaron was about to burst into tears on the spot. He waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. It's good that you two are doing well. I heard that you have been to Happisland City recently? Will you come back here someday?" Worried that he had gone too far, he added, "Don't take my question seriously. You can live wherever you want."
"We will live there," Trevor said.
Aaron nodded. "Sure, just come back for a visit during festivals. Your parents and I are very well. Just take care of yourselves."
"No problem. Take care, Grandpa," Christy said with a smile.
They seemed to have grown much closer. Aaron sat down on the sofa and smiled at her. "How did you know I am his grandfather?"
"I have seen the butler. Moreover, you look younger than you really are. I can tell that you must be a lady killer when you were young. So I know you are Trevor's grandfather at first glance. You're both talented and good-looking," Christy said. After many years of work, Christy had a way with words. She knew how to please others, whether males or females, seniors or juniors.
Aaron laughed.
When Mr. and Mrs. Peck went downstairs, seeing Aaron laughing with his eyes narrowed, they couldn't help but laugh together. "What makes you so happy?"
Aaron smiled but didn't say anything. He watched them come down with red envelopes but didn't see Arabella. He asked, "Where is Arabella?"
"I don't know. She was here just now," said Mr. Peck.
Aaron got up to look for her. Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Peck sat on the sofa and handed the red packet to Christy. "This is for you."
Christy took it and thanked them.
Mr. and Mrs. Peck sat there stiffly and looked at Trevor. Both of them wanted to stay with Trevor for a while longer, but they didn't know how to speak.
Christy held Trevor's hand and whispered to him, "I'm going to the bathroom."
Trevor nodded.
Christy walked out.
It was Christy's idea to come to the Peck's for the New Year. Trevor did not like this place and had physiological rejection and disgust for it. When he came from the door, he was reluctant to look up.
Christy walked all the way back and finally reached the back garden. Only then did she find that Arabella was standing there.
Hearing someone come, Arabella turned around and seemed to be a little stunned.
"Are you leaving?" Christy asked when she saw Arabella walking out.
Arabella looked back and saw that there were only defeated plants in the winter garden, which looked different from what it used to be when she ran and played with Trevor.
"Yes. Thank you for appearing in his life," she said to Christy before leaving.
Christy felt that the Pecks had a wrong understanding. All of them thought that she had saved Trevor, but actually she was the one who was saved.
After coming out of the Peck's, Christy held Trevor's hand and the two of them wandered on the street.
Shortly after noon, the sun hanging in the sky was still warm.
Christy held his hand and asked, "Is there any place where you want to go?"
Trevor thought about it seriously and shook his head.
"I'll give you a chance. I'll take you wherever you want to go. This is a New Year's gift," Christy said, raising her eyebrows and smiling at him.
Trevor looked at her and said, "No, but I'll take you wherever you want to go."
"Don't speak like me," Christy said as she pinched his face.
"I just want to be with you. Wherever you go, I will go with you."
Christy touched his face. "You're a good boy. Alright, I'll take you to a place."
Trevor muttered something.
"What did you say?" Christy did not hear him clearly.
"I'm not a boy," Trevor said in a low voice.
Christy was speechless.
She glanced at him with a meaningful expression, held back her laughter, and pulled him forward. But after a few steps, she couldn't help laughing.
When Trevor saw her laughing, he also laughed.
"What are you laughing at?" Christy asked.
"I don't know," Trevor said with a smile.
Christy jumped on him with a smile and fell upon his neck. "Trevor..."
"What?" Trevor held her steadily. Although he had not gained much weight these days, he was a little stronger. At least he could hold her and spin around.
"I don't know why, but I'm so happy," Christy said with a smile and flirtatious eyes.
"I'm happy too," Trevor also smiled.
"Every day when I was with you, I was very happy," he said.