Ava Sterling breathed a sigh of relief; the sudden call really saved her, otherwise she wouldn’t know what to say. Poe Vaughn looked at Ava Sterling’s obvious relaxation, as if she had narrowly escaped a disaster. His eyes moved slightly, took back his gaze, and picked up the phone. This term flickered on the screen. Poe Vaughn stared at these two words for a few seconds before answering the call: "Grandfather." Ava Sterling didn’t care what Poe Vaughn was saying; anyway, the phone ringing interrupted their conversation, allowing them to smoothly change to another topic. She picked up a water glass and drank to calm herself, thinking about the next topic. Poe Vaughn looked at Ava Sterling, listening to the voice coming from the phone. "Haha, little Poe, when do you have time to come home for a simple meal?" Poe Vaughn’s grandfather was still alive and healthy, but the grandmother passed away ten years ago, leaving the old man alone at home. However, the old man was very understanding, just like Sharon Sheridan, living well alone without worrying his children. The old man treated Poe Vaughn well, often visiting him during his childhood. After Poe Vaughn’s mother passed away, he even proposed to send Poe Vaughn to the Rhodes Family to raise him. After all, Poe Vaughn was a child of the Rhodes Family, although he bore his mother’s surname, half of his blood flowed from the Rhodes Family. But Sharon Sheridan refused. Sharon said that since Poe Vaughn’s mother had brought him to the Vaughn Family, she would raise the child for her daughter. To this, the old man sighed deeply and said no more. Because he knew Sharon Sheridan would never agree, the Rhodes Family would always owe the Vaughn Family. Nonetheless, since then, the old man visited Poe Vaughn more frequently until he grew up. Poe Vaughn watched Ava Sterling holding her water glass, her face pondering, still scheming. "Haha, alright, grandfather will have Aunt Zhong make the dishes you love." "No need, something simple will do." "Haha, that won’t do. My grandson finally found time to accompany his grandfather for a meal, grandfather must have something delicious prepared for you." "It’s settled then, come tonight, grandfather will wait for you." "Go ahead and work, grandfather won’t disturb you further." The call ended, Poe Vaughn put down the phone. Ava Sterling clutched the water glass, almost finishing the entire glass without realizing it until her stomach sent signals of discomfort, prompting her to put down the glass and frown at the empty cup. She actually drank all this water unknowingly... Poe Vaughn placed the phone to the side, his gaze returning to Ava Sterling’s face. Ava Sterling was staring at the cup, evidently shocked at having finished the entire glass. He said, "Going to grandfather’s for dinner tonight." Ava Sterling paused and looked up, "Grandfather?" If it were someone else, Ava Sterling wouldn’t be so surprised, but with Poe Vaughn, she couldn’t help but be amazed. Because Poe Vaughn didn’t grow up with the Rhodes Family, but with the Vaughn Family, and twice she went to the old house, the old lady never mentioned the Rhodes Family. Evidently, the old lady was very dissatisfied with the Rhodes Family, yet it was understandable. Poe Vaughn’s father had an affair while married, hurting their daughter. Although the daughter later died in a car accident, if it weren’t for Poe Vaughn’s father’s affair, Poe Vaughn’s mother may never have had the accident nor passed away. Therefore, this matter was inevitably blamed on the Rhodes Family by the old lady. Naturally, in Ava Sterling’s mind, the Vaughn Family and the Rhodes Family were enemies. The kind who never interact. Yet unexpectedly, she heard the word "grandfather" from Poe Vaughn’s mouth. He has connections with the Rhodes Family? Ava Sterling looked at Poe Vaughn with surprise, sensing a shock at his sudden revelation. Poe Vaughn noticed the expression in her eyes and responded: "Yes." A low monosyllabic answer, devoid of any emotion or intention, Ava Sterling’s lashes fluttered as she said, "Is it appropriate?" She asked subconsciously. Yes, is it appropriate? Their relationship being a sham marriage, was it necessary to see his grandfather? Previously, Ava Sterling would have insisted that their cooperative relationship made visiting his grandfather harder for a future divorce, but times have changed, and Ava Sterling had developed new thoughts; she naturally wouldn’t be so direct now. Poe Vaughn clearly saw the reservation in her eyes, apprehensive, not acting like before. His gaze shifted slightly, and he voiced: "You don’t have to go." Ava Sterling’s eyes immediately widened, she even sat up straight, with utmost seriousness: "I’m going!" "You say go, then we’ll go, I’ll listen to you!" Have to listen to him, must listen! She’d listen to whatever he says next! Ava Sterling’s eyes ignited with flames, enthusiasm soared, devoid of any hesitation. Poe Vaughn observed her sincerity, as if she truly would follow his word, and he said no more. After finishing lunch, they left the restaurant around two o’clock, Ava Sterling had no afternoon plans and said when exiting, "What time are we going tonight? Do we need to prepare gifts?" "Alright then, I have nothing going on this afternoon, so I’ll wait for you at home." "However, approximately what time should we go? I’ll tidy up in advance." "Five o’clock." Official source is novel•fire.net Five o’clock, that’s fine. Ava Sterling nodded, then thought of a question and asked, "How’s your relationship with your grandfather?" Speaking these words as if she were afraid of being overheard, she deliberately leaned in closer, approaching him, and lowered her voice. She quickly leaned in, her scent followed, Poe Vaughn halted his steps. As he stopped, Ava Sterling stopped too. But she didn’t sense anything amiss, earnestly watching him. Recalling something, Ava Sterling glanced around; they had already exited the restaurant and were outside, and since it was the peak time, no one was around. However, it was still not safe; afraid others might eavesdrop or see them, Ava Sterling promptly grabbed him and said quickly, "Let’s talk in the car." Before she finished speaking, she pulled Poe Vaughn into the car. Poe Vaughn watched her glossy black hair in the sunlight, the breeze fluttered the strands, her hand holding his was delicate and soft. The car door closed, Ava Sterling immediately said, "Earlier, grandma only told me you grew up in the Vaughn Family, no parents, very tough, not mentioning your father’s side at all. So you have to tell me about your father’s side, so I can prepare for tonight and not slip up." She knew very little about him, only the tip of the iceberg, with much undiscovered. Previously, she never thought of delving deeper into this iceberg or understanding him, but now, having entered it, she must dig deeper. Her hand released, but her bright, serious eyes stayed on him. Poe Vaughn slightly moved his fingertips, withdrew them, and spoke.