Olivia shouted in Eugene’s direction. “Eugene, come out. Jewel’s here.” Just then, the man was carrying out the food from the kitchen. “Just in time for our meal.” Having said that, he laid his eyes on the scroll in Olivia’s hand. “What’s that?”
“It’s Jewel’s gift to your mother,” Olivia said while unfolding the scroll. With Eugene’s help, the scroll was unfolded. When the two noticed the painting, they couldn’t help feeling surprised as it was a painting of Ellen. The painting was lifelike and vivid and had an air of serenity that was just like that of Ellen. Truly, it was a feast for the eyes.
When her eyes drifted down toward the bottom, Olivia’s surprise grew. “This is Mr. Amos’ work?!” “That’s why it came so late,” Jewel said with a nod while smiling. Olivia then turned her eyes to Eugene and said, “Do you know Mr. Amos?”
Eugene nodded. “Yeah, Old Mr. White, right? He’s a famous painter in this modern era and his works are worth billions. He’s almost seventy this year, right?”
“Yup, sixty-nine!”
“Didn’t he say that he was going to retire?” Curious as well, Olivia turned her eyes to Jewel for answers. Since there was too much to say, Jewel started typing her explanation on the phone. He did say that, but he had always remembered that I once helped him out back in the past. He said that if there’s ever anything that he could help me with, he will definitely do it.
Since I thought that Godmother has everything she wants, I decided to ask for Mr. Amos’ help in coming up with that painting.. However, since he is old now, there’s some limit to moving him around. That’s why I brought Godmother’s picture over to him!’
Eugene was moved after he finished reading Jewel’s explanation. “To be honest, you are the best gift she could ever ask for. She always wanted a daughter, you know?”
Jewel replied, ‘I like Godmother too! Very, warm!” As Olivia rolled the painting back up, she said, “Don’t worry. I’m sure your godmother will love this.” Jewel then replied using sign language, ‘Then. I’ll send it to her tomorrow.”
“Tomorrow? I have an appointment with Director Norris tomorrow to talk about the script. Can we go the day after?” Olivia asked. “I can do it myself,” Jewel replied though. straining herself in doing so.
However, Olivia felt uneasy leaving her to herself. “How about I follow you to visit her first?” Eugene squeezed Olivia’s hand and came close to her ears before he whispered, “Don’t worry. There’ll be someone going with her.” As she instantly understood what Eugene was saying, she said to Jewel, “Alright. Do give us a call if you can’t find the place, alright?”
“I know.” The next day. Jewel went out and noticed a familiar car parked right outside. She knew from a glance that it was the same car she sat in almost every day. Then, she used sign language to communicate with the other party out of habit. ‘Mr. Road, why are you here?’ She was sure that she had asked him for her leave of absence.
Alex smiled and replied, “You’re heading to Promise Island, right? I’ll keep you company.” Since Eugene had purposely set this perfect. opportunity up for him to be alone with her, het couldn’t let his friend down. Jewel said, “No need. Aren’t you busy?”
“I’m not, so get in.” Right now, he was busy chasing her instead. Jewel didn’t decline anymore and got into the car. Just like that, the two went to their destination as they took the same transportation.
It was already nighttime when they reached Promise Island. There, Alex gave Eugene a call to ask for the entrance guards to let them in. Meanwhile, Jewel’s eyes were filled with anticipation as she held the painting in her. hand; she was imagining just how happy Ellen would be when she saw it.
Alex simply enjoyed looking at how happy Jewel was acting. The two of them walked for almost half an hour before they reached the villa and found that the doors to the villa were not locked. The lights were out as well.
