While the boys were baffled by his kind welcome, Elias wrapped his arms around them and pulled them in for a hug. Archie and Benny exchanged a glance. A mixture of shock, confusion, and delight crossed their eyes. Archie shot a knowing glance at Benny, and they called out, “Grandpa!”
“Haha! That’s more like it! You boys are truly my precious grandsons. I’m sure I committed a lot of mistakes in the past, and I hope you can forgive me.” Elias completely ignored the scowl on Sonya’s face.
“Grandpa! Grandpa, you’re squeezing us a bit too tightly.” Benny finally got to experience the treatment Estella usually got. However, the embrace was just too suffocating for his comfort.
With a chuckle, Elias released them. Archie also experienced what it felt like to have stubble stabbing at his face. The fascinating experience courted his genuine laughter.
“Come, let me see who is who. You’re the older brother, Archie, right? Then, you must be the younger one, Benny. Did I get it right?” After Elias released the boys, he studied their faces intently.
Even though their eyes and brows look like Roxanne’s, it’s just because they’re still young and have inherited her dominant features. I’m sure they’ll look more similar to Lucian once they’re in their teens. After all, they most definitely inherited the Farwell family’s cool and calm temperament.
Archie and Benny nodded simultaneously. Their expression and gestures were shockingly unanimous. It piqued Elias’ interest. It seems I’ll have to do more research on the synchronization between a pair of twins.
Throughout the entire exchange, the boys didn’t spare Sonya a glance. They could sense Sonya’s intense dislike of them. Her expression was dark as usual, and her eyes were so cold that her aversion was evident.
Although Elias caught her displeasure, he wasn’t in a rush to fix the situation. He didn’t want to force the children to make twisted decisions. “Archie, Benny, what about Grandma? Come on, call her!” Estella urgently urged.
Archie and Benny swung their gazes to Sonya but didn’t speak. Irritation surged within Sonya at their gazes. In the next instant, she spat biting words through her clenched jaw. “Save it! I don’t plan on acknowledging both of you. This is all your mother’s scam!”
The boys’ expressions hardened as anger coursed through them. Estella was stunned by the turn of events. A glint of sadness flitted across her eyes. “Grandma, please don’t talk about Mommy like that. Please?”
“Nonsense! My mommy isn’t someone like that! We’re Daddy’s kids,” Benny retorted. The slightly mature twin, Archie, turned his gaze to his grandfather, curious about his reaction.
Simmering with anger, Elias nearly lost his temper and yelled at his wife, but he held it in. “Listen to what you’re saying. Can’t you be more discreet in front of the kids?”
Sonya wanted to protest but figured she would look foolish to argue with a child, so she kept silent. She stepped toward Estella and picked her up into her arms. “Let’s head outside. I heard you took dance lessons. Will you show me?”
Estella instinctively struggled against Sonya’s hold but gave up in the end. She could sense her grandmother’s anger had ebbed.
Maybe I can talk Grandma into accepting Archie and Benny.
Gratification filled Elias after a long talk with the boys. They have many regrets over the years, yet I haven’t done anything about it as their grandpa. Fortunately, Roxanne is a good mother. I can see the boys have good personalities by talking to them. There’s no deviation between the two. They’re also shockingly remarkable and intelligent.
Archie, the elder one, has a surprisingly good memory. The logic behind his behavior is meticulous. He’s a rare talent in leadership since he excels in decision-making. The younger boy. Benny, has an active mind and a deep interest in technical stuff. He’ll be perfect in the field of research and development.
Unquestionably, their characters complement each other’s flaws perfectly like a puzzle piece, as though they were born to do so. Estella, on the other hand, is cute, energetic, and meticulous. I’m sure she has. some talent that hasn’t been discovered yet. The three of them are truly the Farwell family’s blessing.
Feeling close to the elderly man before them, Archie and Benny spoke a lot with Elias. Their mood brightened as their conversation flowed.
By the time Sonya was done watching Estella’s dance, it was already close to school letting out. She held Estella’s hand and led her back to Jeffrey’s office. Seeing her husband chatting amicably with Archie and Benny, Sonya did her best to tamp down her anger.
“Did you lose weight recently, Essie? Let me have a look!” Sonya exclaimed before murmuring, “Was it due to your mom’s lack of attention?”
It was clear she planned to put the blame on Roxanne. Estella immediately shook her head and explained, “It’s not like that, Grandma. Mommy was sick. It was a very bad sickness, and she had only just recovered from it. I was worried about her but ate my meals on time.”
Hearing the accusation against his mother, Archie instantly refuted, “Mommy treats Essie very well. The changes in Essie’s face are due to the loss of her baby fat. Thus, she might look as though she lost weight, but, in actuality, her weight is still the same.”
Elias nodded with a smile at Archie’s logical and reasonable explanation. Unwilling to lose to his brother, Benny added, “Mommy and we treat Essie the best. I also make sure Essie gets meat, vegetables, and fruits in her diet. How could Mommy not be attentive when she even taught Essie several idioms?”
Sonya didn’t know how to respond to their rebuttal. No one in this room is on my side. In the end, with a glower, she simply muttered, “It’s almost time. Elias, let’s go.”
“All right. You can head outside first and wait for me. I have some advice for the kids.” Sonya immediately stormed out of the kindergarten. Meanwhile, Elias stayed back and inquired about what presents the kids preferred. All he could think about was to make up for all the Farwell family owed Archie and Benny.
“Grandpa, we don’t need anything. We just want to see you more often in the future.” “Grandpa, I want to learn how to play chess. I heard from Daddy that you’re good at chess. Please teach us.”
Elias agreed to both of their simple requests. Before he left, he hugged the boys and asked them to take care of themselves. He also gave them his phone number.
Jeffrey led the children back to their classrooms. Elias was in a cheerful mood after meeting his grandchildren, so he still had a smile even after leaving the kindergarten.
However, to Sonya, his smile was an eyesore. No, I can’t let Roxanne’s lies continue. I have to force her to show me some evidence!
Before long, Lucian came to the kindergarten to pick up the children. On the ride back, Estella happily told her father about her grandparents’ visit.
Lucian instantly turned wary and questioned, “Archie, Benny, did your grandma do anything bad to you guys? Did she scold you?”
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