Aurora shyly admitted, “I am not a little pepper…”


    Charlie, smiling, replied, “Then what are you?”


    Aurora responded, “I…I…I…I am a beautiful woman, and a bit cute!”


    Before Charlie could reply, she quickly hung up the phone, embarrassed.


    Listening to the phone disconnect, Charlie chuckled to himself, shaking his head. This little pepper is simply adorable.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


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    After finishing her meal, ire headed to her studio.


    Recently, her studio had significantly expanded, and she had brought in several new employees. Numerous renovation projects were also underway, marking a period of great sess.<fn7680> Newest update provided by find?novel</fn7680>


    Jacob, too, was busy each day at the Calligraphy and Painting Association.


    This morning, after breakfast, he seemed especially eager to get to the association, piquing Charlie’s curiosity.


    Unable to resist, Charlie asked, “Dad, why are you heading out so early today?”


    Jacob smiled and exined, “The Calligraphy and Painting Association has some activities scheduled today. The calligraphy and painting ss from the University for the Elderly is visiting us.”


    As soon as Jacob mentioned the University for the Elderly, Charlie understood. That was where Matilda worked and studied daily.


    A good friend had invited Matilda to serve as a visiting professor in French education at the university, while she was also studying calligraphy and Chinese painting there.


    It seemed Matilda would be meeting Jacob today, which was likely why Jacob was so cheerful this morning.


    However, since Charlie’s mother-inw, ine, was present, he chose not toment further.


    Knowing he would be heading to the Aurous Hill Gymnasiumter, Charlie asked his father-inw, Jacob, “Dad, could you give me a ride for a bit? I just want to go to the gym to watch a game.”


    “Of course!” Jacob replied with a smile. “It’s on the way, so you cane along!”


    ine interjected, sounding displeased, “You three just leave me out of everything, don’t you?”


    Jacob, with a serious expression, asked, “What are you talking about? Who is ignoring you?”


    ine retorted angrily, “You all finish eating and then run out one by one. What am I supposed to do at home all alone?”


    Jacob shrugged and replied sarcastically, “Who’s stopping you from going out? If you want to go out, go find your old friends to y mahjong or hang out with your old sisters!”


    ine shot back, annoyed, “Jacob, are you trying to make fun of me? I’ve got a broken leg! How am I supposed to go out? Plus, I haven’t had time to fix my two front teeth. It’d be so embarrassing to meet my old friends!”


    Jacob raised his palms, feigning innocence, and stated, “Well, I can’t help you. Your legs are yours; you can go out whenever you want. But don’t expect us to stay home with you. We’re not obligated to!”


    With that, he waved to Charlie, shaking the BMW car key in his hand, and casually said, “Come on, good son-inw, let’s go!”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>