Sharon Sheridan was just about to speak when the vibration of a phone interrupted her. She halted her words and looked at the phone Poe Vaughn had placed on the coffee table. Poe Vaughn said, "Let me take this call first." Sharon Sheridan nodded with a smile, "Go ahead." Poe Vaughn stood up, walked over to the coffee table, and picked up the phone. The screen displayed an incoming call, and it was none other than Ava. Poe Vaughn’s eyes flickered slightly as he swiped to answer, "Hello." He put the phone to his ear, his eyes gazing at the towering skyscrapers outside the floor-to-ceiling window, gleaming in the sunlight. Sitting in the car, Ava heard his deep and attractive voice once the call connected, and her heart instantly fluttered. His voice was as captivating as his presence. Indeed, he was undeniably charming. Even with such thoughts in her mind, Ava didn’t feel even slightly bedazzled or enthralled. She smiled, feeling cheerful, and said, "Just now, Sister Wei brought me lunch, definitely sent by Grandma. It gave me quite a shock." "I almost worried about being discovered, but luckily Sister Wei didn’t enter the company, didn’t reveal my identity, and called me first." "Otherwise, I might have been exposed by now." Although she spoke of her earlier tension, at the moment, she felt neither tense nor worried at all. She wasn’t even afraid of Sister Wei revealing her identity. She was completely at ease. Her lighthearted and cheerful words over the phone felt like the bright sunlight, illuminating his heart. Poe Vaughn listened, the depth in his eyes slowly transforming. Hearing his response, Ava immediately thought of a question and asked, "What about you?" "Grandma must have also had someone bring you lunch, right?" It was impossible they would only bring it to her. Ava believed their grandmother must have sent some to Poe Vaughn as well. A smile spread across Ava’s face instantly, "I knew it, I just knew it." "Grandma certainly wouldn’t forget you, she adores you the most." "Alright then, I won’t keep talking. I asked Sister Wei to wait for me at The Concord Plaza, in case someone spots me." Having said that, Ava hung up the phone, clean and decisive, without dragging it out at all. Poe Vaughn held the phone, listening to the quick busy tone, and it was only after a while that he put the phone down. Even though it was just an ordinary call, with nothing significant said, it stirred ripples in his heart. Perhaps even Ava hadn’t realized, but unconsciously, she was starting to trust Poe Vaughn, calling him and chatting about everyday things, just like a real couple. Sharon Sheridan observed the man standing in front of the coffee table, his expression gradually changing, especially his eyes, which were illuminated by the light outside. Sharon Sheridan found it amusing and said, "Was that a call from Ava?" Poe Vaughn put the phone back on the coffee table, walked over, and sat in the chair. He didn’t say why Ava had called, and Sharon Sheridan didn’t ask, merely observing how different he seemed from before. To be precise, since Ava appeared, the man before her had gradually changed. He was no longer the same Poe Vaughn. "Ava is smart, filial, sensible, responsible, capable, and has a straightforward and lively personality." "In the past, no one could figure out what kind of girl suited you, or what kind of girl you’d like, but now that they see Ava with you, everyone is very relieved." Her words took a sudden turn, and Poe Vaughn focused on Sharon Sheridan, patiently waiting for her to continue. Looking at the composed man, Sharon’s smile deepened, "However, Ava is also very stubborn. Right now, she’s tied to you because of that agreement, but if that agreement were gone, things might not be the same." "Poe, you should have a sense of urgency." Sister You poured two cups of tea, placing one in front of Sharon Sheridan and the other in front of Poe Vaughn. After placing the tea, she silently retreated, leaving the space for just the grandmother and grandson once again. Poe Vaughn picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "You want to talk about the children." Sharon Sheridan’s eyes immediately showed admiration. Her little Poe always knew exactly what she was thinking and what she was about to say. "Yes." "Poe, as a man, you might not understand what a child means to a woman." "You and Ava can start with an agreement, but that agreement can’t last a lifetime. For stability, only a child will do." "Of course, there’s also the possibility of Ava falling in love with you." "But from what I see of Ava’s personality, she’s youthful at heart and may not grasp matters of love soon." "Rather than betting on time, a more secure approach might be better." Poe Vaughn set down the teacup but didn’t put it down. He rubbed the cup with his fingertip, letting it spin between his fingers. "I understand what you mean." "Originally, I didn’t plan on having children; to me, they were unnecessary." Sharon Sheridan’s eyes moved slightly, her face blooming with tepid smiles. She wasn’t surprised, having anticipated Poe Vaughn’s thoughts for a long time. The Vaughn Family had many descendants and children, but Poe Vaughn never seemed close to them, nor did he particularly like them. His nature was somewhat indifferent, one might say without warmth before meeting Ava. In his eyes, work was above everything. But now that Ava appeared, everything had changed. The once indifferent man found warmth and even wanted children. The rightful source is NoveI★Fire.net Indeed, a man changes only when he starts a family. "Before, you didn’t have someone you liked, didn’t plan to settle down, or have children." "But now you do have someone you like, naturally, you would want a complete family with her, including children." "Grandma’s little Poe has grown up." Poe Vaughn’s eyelashes trembled, and he looked at Sharon Sheridan, "I will have children with her, but not now." These words were the same as what he said in the morning, without any change. Obviously, he already had a plan. Sharon Sheridan’s face was full of smiles, creased with joy, as she nodded, "Grandma understands." "But Grandma would like to know when you plan to have them." "Surely, you have a timeline in mind?" Poe Vaughn’s eyes deepened, looking at the blazing sun outside, and after a few seconds, he said, "One year later." Sharon Sheridan’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, then she said, "That might be too long, but some things are unpredictable." "If you and Ava unexpectedly have a child within this year, what would you do?" Many things in life are beyond control, no matter how well-planned, the ending might not be what was originally envisioned. Poe Vaughn turned his eyes towards Sharon Sheridan, "We’ll keep it."