Chapter 161

"Aunt Nicole, are you feeling unwell? Is your back acting up again?" Lila asked worriedly, noticing Nicole's unusual behavior. "It's nothing. I'm just getting old, so I need to be careful not to strain my back with any sudden movements," Nicole replied with a gentle smile. She lovingly patted Lila's cheek. "Did you have a long day? Your grandparents are waiting for you inside, so let's go in. We even prepared a present for you." "Isn't that a bit too much?" "Not when this is your first time producing a film as an assistant director. I'm sure our darling Lila will become a brilliant director one day," Nicole praised warmly. A motherly smile lit up her face, the faint wrinkles around her eyes adding to her elegance. She reached out to take Lila's hand and spotted the gold bracelet on her wrist. "Where'd you get this bracelet?" Nicole asked curiously. Lila grinned. "Isn't it pretty? It's a present from Uncle Kieran for finishing the film." She glanced at Kieran, who maintai