Chapter 1293

Grace picked Cliff up and walked over to Oliver's study. She knocked lightly on the door. "Darling, Dad's coming over soon. When you're done working, come out." Without waiting for a response, she turned and headed back downstairs with Cliff in her arms. The living room at Everglade Villa felt significantly more spacious than at the Jefferson residence. The house itself was not necessarily bigger, but with just the three of them living here, the space felt open and airy. Meanwhile, even though the Jefferson residence was grand, it always seemed crowded with so many people under one roof. The polished marble floors had been softened with a thick, plush white mat, making footsteps nearly silent. A few housekeepers moved quietly around, tending to chores. The moment Grace stepped into the room, one of them placed a fresh fruit platter on the coffee table for her. Cliff spotted the fruit and immediately tossed his teething toy aside, reaching for one of the shiny red apples. Grac