CHAPTER 214: MISSING OUT ON THE REAL DEAL

Lauretta remained calm as George explained his reason for his unexpected approach. She watched as he nervously explained his reason for coming and took in every word he said calmly. At least George and Benjamin had not expected her to be so gentle. "There would be no need for that. I bought this item because it was made by my grandfather, but it is not anymore. He made a lot while I was a kid, too, for me to play with, so I still have a few of them. Thanks for the gesture, but I'll pass," Lauretta said. Lauretta intended no joke with her statement. The artisan was her grandfather, who was so good at what he did that his work was sought after worldwide. One of the things he designed was this wooden box, which many people came for today. Lauretta didn't bother whose hand it ended up in, as she didn't think much of it. If it ended with George, it was for him to keep. George must have remembered that she wanted it over the years, but not because she adored it but because she wanted to m