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---- Chapter 81: The Very First Love Letter Greystone City's temps still hovered between a comfy 59 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit, and Leo was finally enjoying his very first winter break. After a few days stuck at home with both Mom and Dad back to work-and Elsie tagging along with them to the office-Leo was starting to feel seriously bored. Remembering he'd promised Grandpa Lucian to visit, Clara took him over there that Saturday. As expected, Leo was met with nothing but warm smiles and full-on enthusiasm from the two elderly hosts.
The room was decorated so cozy and cute-bed sheets, blankets, even little slippers-all covered in Doraemon prints. Leo was absolutely over the moon. Later, in the backyard, Lucian handed Leo ten tiny baby chicks, barely two days old, and put him in charge of feeding them. He told Leo that if he could raise them until they could flutter and run around, there'd be a reward waiting. Leo eagerly took on the challenge and rushed off to ---- give the chicks some water. In the vegetable garden, they'd set up kid-sized tools just for him: a little shovel, bucket, and hoe.
Clara looked around and couldn't help but want to give the two grandparents a huge thumbs-up-they'd planned out Leo's daily routine so perfectly. Lucian said, "This vacation, I want to teach Leo about herbs, see if it sparks his interest." Clara nodded, "At this age, kids are curious about everything. It's great to explore. What he ends up loving, that's up to him." After feeding the chicks, Leo followed the old butler to pick fresh greens for lunch. Meanwhile, Clara and Lucian settled into the study, chatting about the patient they'd met at the orphanage.
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Lucian couldn't help but praise, "Clara, your skills are impressive. Even if I'd been there, I'm not sure I'd have done as well as you. Guess I'm getting old!" Clara teased back, "Master, you're still young! I've got a ton to learn. If you don't teach me, who else will?" Lucian chuckled, "Medicine's a skill you have to keep practicing to stay sharp. Speaking of the orphanage, we could run free clinics there-check up on the kids and get more experience." ---- Clara agreed, "The nursing home too. The elderly there have lots of chronic illnesses.
I just worry you might get worn out." Lucian waved off the concern, "Not at all. We won't go every day." Clara thought for a moment, "Okay, I'll handle the scheduling." Worried Leo might feel out of place, Clara stayed with him until he fell asleep around nine before heading home. The house felt cold and empty when Clara returned-quiet and still-and she wasn't used to it. After showering, she lay on her bed feeling a bit restless, so she messaged Aaron.
First, she sent a photo-her feet crossed over black sheets, toes painted bright red and looking playful; her calves were slim and smooth beneath her nightgown, and a delicate ankle bracelet glittered with tiny diamonds, catching the light just right. Then she typed, "Big lawyer, your wife says come home quick!" His reply came fast: "Half an hour!" When Aaron finally rushed back, all he found waiting
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