owlsbooks Chapter 1080: Choosing Family
Chapter 1080: Choosing Family
"Baby, this way, look this way!"
"Come here!"
Adrian Lancaster and Faye Turner, along with grandpa and grandma, and grandpa and grandma from the other side, all came over to where the items were placed, clapping their hands to tease her.
Joy Lancaster sat on the red carpet and was quickly captivated. She leaned forward, and amid everyone’s anticipation, crawled forward step by step.
Before today, she had practiced crawling for a long time and was very agile, so under everyone’s guidance, she crawled forward with great effort!
Getting closer and closer to the items...
In front of her lay a plethora of items: the Four Treasures of the Study, pens, ink, paper, and ink stones, symbolizing profound learning and boundless prospects.
There was also an abacus, indicating financial savvy, the possibility of inheriting her father’s company, and strong management skills regarding finances as she grows up.
There was a beautiful little gourd, implying fortune and happiness, filled with blessings.
And a golden spoon, indicating no worries about food and drink.
There were some snacks, electronic products, and also pretty and interesting little objects, each carrying a meaning.
In fact, it was just a ceremony. No matter what Joy Lancaster picked today, it wouldn’t change her life’s trajectory.
However, when little Joy crawled to these items amid the eager anticipation of everyone, she surprisingly looked around, then showed no desire at all, completely not reaching out.
"Go ahead, baby, take whatever you like!" Faye gently guided her.
Daughter remained indifferent, then suddenly supported herself with both hands and stood up.
She looked at the faces around her, some familiar, some strange, and with a babyish charm, she walked unsteadily. Everyone worried she might fall, curious about her intentions.
Even reaching out to protect her, the little one directly shook off her parents’ hands and took steps towards Chloe Gable a bit further away, wobbling as if she might unintentionally sit down.
Chloe Gable, filled with joy, reached out to the little one.
The little one reached out enthusiastically, and because she rushed the last few steps, she fell into her grandmother’s embrace—
"Grandma, grandma..."
Teacher Gable was thrilled! The little one had chosen her during the grab-ritual!
"Grandma hug! Grandma hug!" Little Joy’s speech wasn’t very clear, but everyone understood, the babyish voice was calling for grandma.
Chloe Gable picked the baby up, still surprised and delighted.
Everyone was shocked, the child wanted none of the items, but wanted grandma!
And there were two grandmas present today!
Mrs. Xavier, who wasn’t chosen by the child, felt no jealousy or disappointment, her face wore a peaceful smile, always filled with gratitude and respect for Teacher Gable.
The child wanted grandma’s hug!
Applause filled the venue warmly, everyone deeply touched by this moment.
Despite so many items on the carpet unable to draw her gaze, at such a young age, she chose family affection.
"Alright, alright, grandma hugs, grandma hugs." Chloe Gable holding the little one was all smiles, overflowing with joy.
Next came the wine-sealing ceremony, stickers had been prepared beforehand.
Adrian Lancaster was really generous, sealing ten bottles of wine at once, with dates written and signed together with Faye on each, with each bottle costing around ten thousand dollars.
Then he took up a shovel, dressed in his suit, dug a pit in the yard!
And then buried the bottles of wine one by one, the entire process done personally.
The old father smiled, "We’ll dig it out on my daughter’s wedding day and let everyone enjoy it together!"
"Great!!" Warm applause erupted again, everyone helping to fill the pit.
Finally, the Happy Birthday song rang out, everyone clapping hands and singing along, sending deep blessings to the little one.
They cut the cake, took family photos... everyone witnessing this joy.
Although Faye Turner’s memory hadn’t fully recovered, she was still very in sync with Adrian Lancaster.
Their way of getting along still made others envy, sweet and blissful.