NovelEnglishChapter 0400 +25 BONUS John had invited Ethan to his house many times, but his grandfather had set a condition: if he wanted to visit a friend, he had to bring a gift. Therefore, Ethian had to save his Sundays to buy something that the family he was visiting might like. Incredibly, his grandfather could buy him the gift without any problem, but that was the issue -Peter didn't want to raise a spoiled and arrogant child. The effort had to cfrom Ethan's own pocket.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSeveral Sundays had to pass before Ethan could afford the ingredients necessary to make cookies. The idea originally cfrom Theodore, who noticed that the boy, despite saving, couldn't reach the required amount to buy something. Ethan even tried selling his toys to the man which made Theodore feel a sense of tenderness, so he decided to offer him this solution.
"Ethan... why don't you buy the ingredients to make the cookies you like?" "Can I do that?" "How much do you have saved?" "I have 100 dollars..." "With that, you should be just fine. Besides, we should have singredients in the kitchen, but don't tell your grandfather, that way you only need to buy a box..." Ethan's eyes widened so much that his gray pupils seemed like they were going to burst.
"Go ahead, kid, hurry up. Talk to the cook and ask her to help you check what ingredients are missing for the cookies." It was incredible how in that large house, all that filled it were gentlemen-no girls ever wandered around. Despite their different ages, they were all attractive, all seemed hand-sculpted, but strangely, they were all alone At least, that's what Fiona, the cook hired to manage the house, concluded. She was more of a housekeeper than a Peter liked, so she always made sure to excel in that part of her work.
cook, but her cooking was the only th "FIONAAAA?" Ethan shouted at the top of his lungs as he searched for her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"What is it, little one?" "Hey, do we have ingredients to make chocolate chip cookies?" "Mmm, letcheck. Do you want scookies?" "No, I want to ask if you'll helpmake some. I want to take them to my friend and his family." "Letsee... Mmm, we have flour, eggs, butter," Fiona said as she checked the pantry. "I think we're just missing the chocolate chips." "Are they expensive?" "I don't think so. Do you wantto go buy squickly?" "I'll cwith you. I need to pay for the chips and buy a box to take them...” "Alright! I'll tell the driver to take us." Peter was standing in front of the window in his study when he saw the small silhouette of Ethan walking out hand in hand with Fiona. It piqued his curiosity, so he went outside and called out to Ethan. The little boy, feeling caught, becnervous.
"Ethan, where are you going?" 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0400 "I'm bored, and I'm going to go with Fiona to the store, but the driver is taking us.” "Are you sure?" "Yes, Grandpa! We'll be back soon..."
Without exchanging another word, they got into the car and drove off Peter only watched as the car moved away from the house, raised an eyebrow, and turned to Theodore "Did you help Ethan with the money?"
"No! You forbade me. I just gave him sadvice, now it's up to him to decide whether to take it of¤leave it. But he's a Smart boy. Did you know he tried to sellhis toys? Apparently, he has a little friend he wants to visit." "Do you know who it is?" "You know your grandson. He didn't tellanything. If you, his biggest confidant, don't know, imagine how little I know." "Hm... I'd better ask him tonight at dinner. He'll probably have the gift ready by then...”
A few hours later, the house was filled with the delicious aroma of chocolate chip cookies. Ethancouldn't wait for them to be done so he could visit his friend, who hadn't gone to school that week due to a cold-a detail Ethan had forgotten to mention to his grandfather and father. Perhaps had he done so, he could have skipped the cookies.
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