Chapter 110
Chapter 110 Family Bonds
Arabella met Florence’s hopeful gaze and agreed. “Alright. What time tomorrow p>
“Tomorrow morning. We could leave right after breakfast, if that suits your schedule?” Florence suggested, checking with her.
“That works for me p>
“Wonderful. Let’s have dinner, then,” Florence said with a pleased smile.
“Mom, may I come along as well?” Naomi chimed in after overhearing their plans.
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Florence had actually hoped to spend the day at the exhibition with just Arabella and wasn’t keen on a larger group.
“Naomi, don’t you have your pilot’s ground school session tomorrow?” Florence asked, subtly reminding her of prior commitments instead of answering directly.
“I was thinking of taking a day off tomorrow. Is it an inconvenience? If so, I don’t have to go,” Naomi replied, picking up on Florence’s reluctance.
“It’s not an inconvenience, dear. I just didn’t want to disrupt your plans. But if you’d like a day off, you’re certainly welcome to join us,” Florence said, agreeing somewhat reluctantly.
Seeing that Naomi was going, Ruby decided she wanted in, too. “Aunt Florence, I’d love to go as well p>
“What’s your reason for wanting to go? Isn’t your father keeping you busy these days?” Florence gave her a mildly exasperated look.
“Dad’s preoccupied with his own projects right now. I haven’t been to a proper exhibition in forever. Please let me tag along, Aunt Florence,” Ruby pleaded, walking over and adopting a sweet, wheedling tone.
Florence considered for a moment before sighing. “Oh, very well. I can never resist you. Stay here tonight, then, and we’ll all go together in the morning p>
If Ruby came, she could keep Naomi company, which might actually free Florence up to spend more one–on–one time with Arabella.
Seeing Florence agree, Ruby immediately beamed. “Thank you, Aunt Florence p>
“Naomi, we get to go to the exhibition together tomorrow!” Ruby said cheerfully to Naomi.
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“Mhm,” Naomi replied simply.
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Early the next morning, in the dining room, Florence, Arabella, Naomi, and Ruby were having breakfast together.
Jonathan looked up from his newspaper. “Arabella, I heard you visited the pharmaceutical facility yesterday p>
“Yes, I did,” Arabella confirmed.
“And what were your impressions?” Jonathan asked.
“It seems functional, but Ethan is proposing an expansion. After looking around, I agree it has potential—the R&D department, in particular, is in dire need of more space p>
“An expansion?” Jonathan’s brow furrowed slightly as he considered the idea.
“Yes, but nothing is finalized. We agreed to discuss it with Grandpa first,” Arabella explained, sharing her current thinking.
“Consulting your grandfather is the wise approach. When were you planning to see him?” Jonathan inquired.
“We initially thought this morning, but Mom mentioned the exhibition she wanted us to attend. I’ll probably go to Grandpa’s place after we’re done at the exhibition,” Arabella outlined her plan.
Hearing this, Florence turned to her with a concerned expression. “Arabella, why didn’t you mention this yesterday? If I’d known you had important business, I wouldn’t have insisted on the exhibition p>
“It’s perfectly alright, Mom. The exhibition won’t take all day. You wanted me to accompany you, and I’d like to,” Arabella said with a gentle, reassuring smile.
“Well, yes, but I don’t want to keep you from your responsibilities,” Florence replied, still sounding slightly troubled.
“How about this, Arabella,” Naomi suggested from across the table. “Why don’t you go ahead with your work? Ruby and I can accompany Mom to the exhibition p>
“Yes, exactly. If you have work to attend to, you shouldn’t delay it. Aunt Florence will be perfectly fine with me and Naomi,” Ruby chimed in, secretly hoping this would mean Arabella wouldn’t join them after all.
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Arabella glanced at both of them, her smile polite but unwavering. “I already gave Mom my word yesterday. I’ll go with her–it will be a nice change of pace for me. There’s no need for either of you to worry about my schedule p>
“Alright then, you must manage your time as you see fit. We were only thinking of what might be most efficient for you,” Naomi said, maintaining her pleasant smile though a flicker of disappointment showed at Arabella’s insistence on going.
“Let’s finish our breakfast first, shall we?” Florence said, wishing to move the conversation along.
After breakfast, they went to get ready and met again in the front driveway.
Once outside, Arabella walked directly toward her modest, low–profile sedan.
Naomi glanced at the car, then turned to Florence. “Mom, why don’t you ride with me p>
“Yes, Aunt Florence,” Ruby added, trying to persuade her. “Arabella has switched to a different car now. It might not be very comfortable. You should ride in Naomi’s car p>
“Mom, it’s really no issue,” Arabella said, not wanting Florence to feel pressured. “Whichever car you choose, we’ll all meet at the exhibition venue anyway p>
Florence thought for a moment, then walked decisively toward Arabella’s passenger door. “I’ll ride with you. I’ve never been in a car quite like this–I’m curious to see what it’s like p>
The make of the car was irrelevant; who she was riding with was what truly mattered to her.
“Alright then, hop in,” Arabella said with a smile, opening the door for her mother since she didn’t seem to mind the vehicle.
Florence smiled and settled into the seat.
Arabella started the car and pulled away from the estate, heading toward the exhibition hall.
Watching Arabella’s car drive off, Naomi got into her own luxury sedan with a simmering sense of resentment.
“Aunt Florence really does seem to favor Arabella more and more. She didn’t hesitate for a second to get into that… utilitarian car. It’s really quite something,” Ruby grumbled unhappily from the passenger seat.
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