Daddy! Come Home for Dinner! Chapter 1203

Chapter 1203: Chapter 1203: Playing the Victim_1 Chapter 1203: Chapter 1203: Playing the Victim_1 Peggy Lewis took the ring.

It was too valuable.

Not just in terms of price, but also the meaning the ring represented.

Most importantly, it was a keepsake left by Lyke Zhekova’s late mother.

Peggy was so nervous, what would she do if she lost it?

Her first thought was to have Lyke hold onto it for her.

Just like a child handing over her red packet to her mother during the Spring Festival, asking her to keep it safe.

But then she remembered Lyke didn’t even have a bag to keep it in, she might be a better option.

So, Peggy carefully put it into her own bag and stored it away safely.

“Peggy, now that you have accepted the ring, you are officially going to be part of our Zhekova family,” declared Third Old Master Zhekova.

Peggy shyly smiled and blushed, accepting his words.

“That’s wonderful!” The Old Master Zhekova exhaled as if a weight was lifted off his chest, “Now I have a new reason to cling onto life for as long as I could, at least until their wedding day.”
“As for grandchildren…” he shook his head and forced a bitter smile, “I don’t hold out much hope.”
“This is a joyful occasion, don’t dwell on such depressing thoughts,” the Old Madam interjected.

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“Old Master, don’t be so pessimistic.

You are still hearty and healthy, not just would you be able to witness the wedding, you might even get to hold your grandchild one day,” Mr.

Lewis tried to cheer him up.

“Those are just comforting words.

I know my own body better,” Despite his negative words, the Old Master maintained a smile on his face.

This smile was devoid of any cloudiness.

He had long made peace with the inevitability of death and was gracefully accepting the end that was looming in his near future.

Mr.

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Lewis thought to himself that perhaps when one reaches a certain age, one would be able to accept mortality with grace as well?

But he was unsure, whether he would be able to accept his own end with such tranquillity when his time comes.

It is clear to everyone that Third Old Master Zhekova had genuinely accepted his fate.

His acceptance was authentic, not feigned or forced.

However, his serenity made everyone else feel even more pained.

“Stop that, you will definitely live to see it,” Mrs.

Lewis stated, on the verge of tears.

The Old Master chuckled, “I want to discuss when you think would be a good time for them to get married?”
“There is a wedding in October, for Gu Shen and Cindy,” Third Old Master Zhekova stated, “If we arrange for Lyke and Peggy to marry next year, whether it’s too hot or too cold, Peggy might feel uncomfortable.”
“A wedding dress is not designed for cold weather, and it can be unbearably hot as well in summer.

Besides, the wedding day could be exhaustingly long, it’s the newlyweds who will have the most exhausting day,” Third Old Master Zhekova continued.

“In Belford, it starts to get hot from May onwards.

April is still somewhat chilly.

The climate in October should be the most ideal.”
“But if we are aiming for next October…” Third Old Master Zhekova spoke with a tough resolve, “I believe my old body can hang on until then.”
“Young people these days like to spend time alone as a couple after they get married.

Most young couples are not in rush to have children, and Peggy is still young, she is not in a hurry either.

Besides, having a child is more about fate, it is not something you can rush into.”
“When Lyke’s mother was still alive, even though he didn’t have a girlfriend back then, she would always look into the future with me, fantasizing about Lyke’s future wedding,” he smiled nostalgically.

“When Lyke’s mother was severely ill and bedridden, she kept holding on because she held high expectations for the future.

She knew she was dying, so she told me, once Lyke gets married, we must try our best not to interfere with their affairs.”
“Being a grown man, of course, I have no interest in meddling with their affairs.

But what’s most important, she told me, is that we should not rush them to have kids.

Having a baby is a matter of fate, and when it’s time, the baby will come.” Third Old Master Zhekova continued, “She reminded me not to pressure our children.

If we put too much pressure on them, it will only make them feel uncomfortable, and that is not conducive for having the baby.”
“So, I have been strictly adhering to this idea.

Once Lyke gets married, they’re on their own.

They can have kids whenever they are ready.

If I am lucky enough, I’ll get to see my grandchild.

If not, it’s just my fate.”
“Old Master…” Mr.

Lewis uttered, sounding heartbroken.

“If they were to get married as early as next year, who knows when they would have children?

Despite being mentally prepared, there’s bound to be some regret.” Third Old Master Zhekova sighed.

“Should we…advance the wedding?” Mr.

Lewis tentatively asked.

“Really?” The Old Master’s eyes lit up with surprise and excitement, but then he shook his head, “Oh, you shouldn’t change your plans for my sake.”
“Peggy is still young, I understand that you’re not in a rush for her to get married.

You probably want to test Lyke a bit more,” Old Master knowingly added, “Follow your own pace and don’t worry about me.

I have waited this long, a few more years won’t make much of a difference.”
The more Third Old Master Zhekova said those words, the guiltier Mr.

Lewis felt.

While Peggy is still young, Lyke is not.

The Zhekova family had demonstrated such goodwill, they couldn’t simply ignore it, could they?

Besides, Third Old Master was right about one thing, they couldn’t interfere too much in their children’s lives.

No matter how long they observe and evaluate, if problems are destined to arise, there’s no way to avoid them.

Who could predict the future?

Maybe it would be good, maybe not.

But they couldn’t allow the uncertainty of potential problems to prevent them from moving forward.

“How about in April?” Picking up from Mr.

Lewis’s suggestion, Mrs.

Lewis proposed.

“Or May could work too, it’s not that hot in May.”
“If that’s the case, does this mean I would be able to spend the New Year’s Eve next year with Lyke and Peggy?” Third Old Master Zhekova asked, looking pleased at the prospect.

“All of us are getting old, it’s not always convenient to travel.

It’s not appropriate for anyone to visit another’s home during New Year.

Especially my second brother; he has a lot of grandchildren.

Can you imagine the whole family including their in-laws coming to my place?”
“Due to my limited mobility, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for me to travel.

Visiting them during New Year would pose a major inconvenience.

Over the years, it’s always been Lyke and I celebrating New Year’s Eve together.

It has been so quiet.”
“I have been wondering for quite some time, when will my home finally come alive during New Year?

Even adding one more person would be fantastic.”
“Now, starting next year, Peggy will be joining us for New Year.” Third Old Master Zhekova sighed, “I just hope I would live long enough to enjoy a few more lively New Year celebrations.”
“It has been quite a few years since Lyke’s mother passed away.

I have forgotten what it feels like to celebrate the New Year with a bustling family,” He said, wiping away tears from the corners of his eyes.

“If you believe it’s an acceptable arrangement, how about letting Peggy spend New Year at your place this year?” Mr.

Lewis asked.

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The Lewis family usually returned to their hometown to celebrate the New Year, it was always lively.

So, even if Peggy isn’t around, her absence won’t affect the festive atmosphere much.

They would just miss their daughter a bit more.

But Third Old Master Zhekova was different.

As he himself pointed out, how many more Spring Festivals would he live to see?