Chapter 478 Last Purchase Used Up
Nathaniel was quiet for a moment, then he smirked.
"Are you really that worried about me?"
Aurelia slammed the chopped vegetables down by the stove, clearly irritated.
"Don't mess with me. I'm serious."
Nathaniel knew she was. He'd known her long enough to recognize when she was genuinely anxious and angry.
He wiped his hands on his apron, pulled Aurelia close by the back of her head, and gave her a quick kiss.
"I'm not joking either. Aurelia, you've known me forever. Have you ever seen me take on a fight I couldn't win? I wouldn't put myself in danger. I'm a family man now, and I still owe our two kids a lot of money."
He added, "And I still owe you a peaceful life."
Aurelia's heart softened at his words.
"Then you need to talk to me about things. No more secrets."
Nathaniel poured oil into the pan.
"I won't keep anything from you. Now, go on out. I'm about to start cooking, and the smoke isn't good for your skin."
Aurelia was gently pushed out of the kitchen.
Soon, a table full of homemade dishes was neatly arranged, and the warm light of the small dining room was turned on. The family sat down at the table.
The Heilbronn family rarely cooked for themselves, with so many servants around. It was never Nathaniel's turn to cook.
His cooking skills had improved recently, thanks to Betty's excellent teaching.
Reed's eyes lit up at the sight of the delicious spread, looking at Nathaniel with newfound respect.
"You know how to do all this?"
During his stay in Coral Bay, Nathaniel had been making breakfast for him every day. Reed hadn't realized Nathaniel was such a hidden talent, with impressive cooking skills.
Nathaniel replied modestly, "There's nothing you can't learn."
Dorothy and Jacoba sat in their special little chairs, looking around with delight.
After the kids returned, Reed paid a visit to the home goods store and bought special dining chairs for them. The chairs were slightly higher than the adult chairs, perfect for four-year-olds.
Jacoba said, "Great-grandpa, the chair you bought is so cool! It's my favorite robot design!"
Dorothy added, "Great-grandpa, how did you know I love Elsa?"
Reed smiled warmly. He had done his homework, making sure to buy things that the kids would love.
"As long as you like them. If you want anything else, just tell me. I've got money on my card, and I'll buy you anything."
Nathaniel's brow twitched. Reed was so generous with the kids. He remembered when he wanted a remote-controlled car as a child, Reed had taken him to the study and handed him a contract, telling him to read and understand it before he could get the car. He was only in elementary school then.
Nathaniel cleared his throat.
"Jacoba, Dorothy, eat your food properly. If you want something, save up and buy it yourself!"
He had just finished speaking, thinking the kids would settle down to eat, when Reed chimed in with a smile.
"Jacoba, Dorothy, tell me what you want, and I'll give you the money. Our family has plenty of money!"
Nathaniel felt a headache coming on. Was this how you educated kids?
Sure enough, grandparents were the biggest obstacles in raising children.
Aurelia chuckled.
"Jacoba, Dorothy, if you want something, you gotta earn it. Help great-grandpa with chores, and he'll give you a reward."
The kids grinned knowingly.
Jacoba said, "Got it, Mommy. I'll help great-grandpa sweep the floor later."
Dorothy added, "Mommy, I'll help great-grandpa water the plants."
Reed smiled, his tone shifting.
"Alright, help me with chores, and I'll give you a reward."
Nathaniel took a deep breath. In this house, it seemed no one took his words seriously.
After dinner, the kids asked to sleep with Nathaniel, and he was more than happy to agree. He immediately went to tidy up the room.
Jacoba and Dorothy were excited to spend the night at Nathaniel's place for the first time. Reed had hinted that they should help bring Nathaniel and Aurelia together, so they chose their own room instead of sticking with Nathaniel and Aurelia.
That night, Nathaniel and Aurelia each took care of one child, helping them wash up and putting them to bed.
Once the kids were asleep, it was finally the moment Nathaniel had been looking forward to: their time alone.
Living apart had been tough. Nathaniel had been sleeping alone in a big, empty bed, filled with anticipation.
He turned on the ambient lights on the balcony, poured two glasses of red wine, and handed one to Aurelia.
"Aurelia, why don't you, Dorothy, and Jacoba move in with me? Let's live together as a family."
Aurelia took a sip of wine and paused.
"That's not possible right now."
Her family was still against her being with Nathaniel. Although she was a strong-willed person, her family's opposition was intense, fearing she would follow in Brenda's footsteps.
She needed to find a way to get her family to accept Nathaniel before she could move in.
Nathaniel's expression turned a bit sad, and he asked,
"When will it be possible?"
Aurelia didn't want to discourage him. The issue was her family's resistance. Nathaniel quickly understood.
"Aurelia, I'll work hard to win your grandmother over. Her birthday is coming up, right? I'll think about what gift to get her."
Aurelia was also worried about gifts. She hadn't decided what to give Cathy yet, and since she lacked nothing, making her happy required some thought.
"Next month is my grandmother's birthday. The family is already preparing. She likes making perfumes and loves pearls."
She briefly mentioned Cathy's interests, and Nathaniel silently noted them.
"I'll think about what to get her."
They sat on the balcony carpet, clinking glasses lightly. Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the Coral Bay river view reflected the colorful neon lights.
Nathaniel glanced at Aurelia out of the corner of his eye. Her tolerance for alcohol was still low; she got tipsy easily. After just half a glass of red wine, her cheeks were already flushed.
At that moment, a knock on the door interrupted the beautiful atmosphere.
Nathaniel put down his glass and went to open the door. A few seconds later, he came back with a package.
Aurelia turned to ask him,
"What did you buy?"
Nathaniel's smile deepened as he held up the pharmacy bag for her to see.
"We had run out of the last batch."
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