Chapter 295 - 295. Dinner Together (2)

They then entered the house.

Dave who was with Grandma immediately stopped his steps when he saw Seira was still in place not moving at all.

The little boy then approached her, "Grandma, what are you doing here? come in with us," he said then grabbed Mrs. Seira's arm, pulled her, and walked into the house.

"Dave ..." said Claire, but was immediately restrained by Devan.

"Leave it alone, honey," he whispered to the woman.

Meanwhile, Seira who was being treated like that suddenly became shocked. Silent as if unable to get a word out of her mouth, as if she was at a loss for words.

"Come on, come in," said Mr. Atmadja, breaking everyone's focus.

Dave continued to pull Seira's hand without any intention of letting go, "Grandma, where are we going?" he said then looked at Seira.

"Shall we go straight to the dining room? I'm already hungry," he added again, turning his head and looking up at Seira with an unblinking gaze.

Devan and the others laughed hearing the boy.

"A-alright, I'll accompany you to the dining room, D-Dear," Mrs. Seira stuttered a little. She suddenly became clumsy, to be honest, right now she was very happy. Because she was so happy that she didn't know how to express the feelings that filled her heart.

"Are you just going to be quiet like that? Don't you want to hold your grandson?" said Mr. Atmadja to his wife.

Instantly the middle-aged woman turned to Claire and Devan.

"May I do it?" she asked.

"Ah, yes. Of course, you can, madam," Claire stuttered a little. She didn't expect to receive such treatment from Mrs. Seira. Even so, she was still a little hesitant to interact more closely with the middle-aged woman, considering the way she treated her. She didn't know, she was just scared.

"T-thank you," Seira replied with an awkward smile, then looked at the boy who was looking at her innocently.

"Can I carry you?" Seira asked then lowered her body, crouched in front of Dave, leveling her position with the boy.

"Why do you ask me like that, Grandma? Everyone can carry me without asking, Grandma. My mother only told me that I should not be near strangers. You are my father's mother, so you are no stranger, Grandma. Isn't that right, Mom?" Dave said at length and then looked at his mother.

"That's right, honey," Claire replied with a wide smile on her lips.

Devan who was standing next to her just chuckled, he felt proud to have a son like Dave.

While on the other hand, Seira who heard her grandson's words now couldn't help but smile on her lips. "Thanks, honey," she said then picked up Dave and carried him in her arms.

"You're welcome, Grandma," the boy replied then wrapped his arms around Seira's neck.

They then headed to the dining room, all kinds of food were perfectly served on the table, various types of grilled meat, some Japanese specialties, seafood, to desserts.

"Please, Mr. Aaron," said Mr. Atmadja, inviting the man.

"Thank you, sir," Aaron replied curtly.

"Come on, honey," Devan said pulling up a special chair for Claire.

"Thank you," Claire whispered but the man could still hear.

While on the other hand, Seira was still with Dave, having no intention of letting the boy go, let alone letting him away from her.

"Madam, let Dave sit in his chair. I'm afraid he will trouble you," Claire said to Mrs. Seira who was right in front of her.

"No, I don't mind at all. L-Let he is with me, is it alright Dave?" Mrs. Seira replied in a rather small voice.

Immediately the boy nodded. "I'll just be here, Mom," he said to Claire.

Devan held Claire's hand as if to say that it was okay.

"Come on, we'd better eat now," said Grandma and motioned for the maids to help her get some food.

"Please eat, Mr. Aaron. Don't hesitate, consider this your own home," she added.

"Thank you, big lady," Aaron replied.

They then started eating dinner. Silence, no talk was heard. Only the occasional sound of spoons and forks could be heard clashing and filling the room.

Grandma who was sitting right next to Claire now stopped her activities for a moment. She then grabbed some of the shrimp menus and added them to Claire's plate.

"Eat this too, honey. It's delicious," said Grandma.

Immediately everyone turned to look at the two of them, including Devan.

"W-well, Grandma. Thank you," Claire said then took a few spoonfuls of shrimp.

"No, what are you doing, honey?" Devan immediately took Claire's plate and moved all the food on Claire's plate onto his plate. All without exception.

"D-Devan..." Claire stuttered.

"I don't want you to be sick. You are allergic to shrimp, so you can't eat this one," said Devan interrupting the woman's words.

"You eat something else, honey. I'm not letting you eat shrimp," he added then filled Claire's plate with another menu and put it back where it belonged.

."Just eat this, OK?"

"Oh my God, what have I done? Are you allergic to shrimp? I didn't know this at all, honey. I'm sorry," Grandma said regretfully.

"It's okay, Grandma. Don't apologize," Claire replied feeling a little uneasy. To be honest, she was allergic to shrimp, but out of respect for Grandma's gift, she accept it. Especially now that she is with Atmadja's extended family. Choose to accept it with the thought that the allergy can be cured with medicine.

.Aaron and Mr. Atmadja who saw Claire's behavior now looked at each other, then smiled.

"I'm sorry, honey," said Grandma again.

."Look at our future daughter-in-law, just because she doesn't want to refuse my gift, she still accepts it even though the risk will affect herself," she added while glancing at Seira.

Sensing the old woman's gaze on her, Seira cleared her throat softly. ."Next time, don't do it again. You have to think about yourself before thinking about other people's feelings. Take care of your health so you can give me another grandchild," she told Claire.

Claire froze hearing the middle-aged woman's words, "S-I'm sorry, madam," she stuttered, a blush filled her cheeks, and it managed to make Devan chuckle next to her.

"Listen carefully, honey. You have to take care of your health for the sake of this family's new grandson," said Devan.

Serly and the others just shook their heads at the sight.