Sweet May-December Marriage novel Chapter 147

Chapter 147 Planting Is Relaxing

Charlotte shook her head in confusion.

Paisley said, "He must have forgotten to mention it."

Charlotte asked in disbelief, "How can someone forget something like this?"

Paisley knew what she was thinking and reassured her, "Char, you don't need to feel embarrassed. As for Mr. Clark, I won't claim to understand him completely, but his habits can reveal a lot about him. When he likes someone, he showers them with gifts...I know now girls like you have strong self-esteem, but when Mr. Clark gives you a house, it's as casual as giving a candy. It's no big deal. Do you understand?"

Charlotte stammered, "I... I don't quite understand..."

Could a house really equal a candy? And this was a house in Oswye Community! It was the kind of house that even money couldn't buy!

However, Paisley seemed accustomed to Nelson's extravagant gestures and said, "Char, don't feel pressured. Whatever he gives you, just accept it gracefully. If you refuse, he might feel insecure."

Charlotte nodded, yet still feeling a bit dazed.

Were rich people really so willful? If someone rejected their gifts, they'd feel unloved?

Paisley continued, "If you want to grow medicinal herbs, I'll have someone cultivate this land for you."

Charlotte asked, "Can I also grow some cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and eggplants?"

Paisley looked at the precious flowers and plants in the courtyard but said calmly, "Of course you can. I'll have someone buy the seeds and plant for you."

Charlotte said, "Just buy the seeds. I can plant them myself. Do you have any farming tools?"

After thinking for a while, Paisley replied, "Yes. Wait a minute. I'll go get them."

When Nelson and Waylon returned, they saw Charlotte wearing a pair of candy-colored shorts and toiling in the garden, her fair-skinned legs covered in mud.

Waylon asked Paisley, "What is Ms. Lopez planting?"

Paisley coughed, "Char wants to grow some herbs and vegetables."

Waylon felt like he must have misheard. Growing herbs was acceptable, as it sounded fancy. But...vegetables? He couldn't imagine a scene of cabbage planted in the magnificent courtyard of Oswye Community!

He looked at Nelson and saw him watching Charlotte digging with evident interest. Nelson slowly walked over to Charlotte and asked, "What vegetables are you planning to grow?"

Charlotte was surprised to see him and asked, "Why did you come back so early?"

Nelson replied, "I'm back for lunch."

Charlotte believed him without a second thought. Holding a small hoe, she said, "I want to grow many things, like eggplants, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, zucchinis, celeries, and carrots..."

Nelson looked at her face, smooth and delicate without any blemishes in the sunlight, and glanced at the piece of land she had dug. He asked, "You want to grow so many things. Is this small piece of land enough?"

Charlotte looked at the patch which was about 100 square feet. It should be sufficient for growing vegetables, but if she wanted to grow medicinal herbs too, it might be too small. She pinched her nose but forgot her hands were muddy, which smeared her nose with dirt. Unaware of that, she said, "Then I can give up planting bell peppers and cucumbers..."

Nelson said, "It's okay. You can grow everything you want." He turned to Waylon and said, "Have someone get rid of all these flowers and plants in the courtyard. This space will be used for her to grow vegetables."

Waylon was speechless. Was he serious? This courtyard was designed by a renowned gardening artist, and all these flowers and plants were extremely precious! Even if he didn't care, did he really want to turn this beautiful garden into a vegetable patch?

In the end, with the help of Waylon and Paisley, Charlotte was able to cultivate a land of about 100 square feet in the garden, where she could plant the vegetables and herbs she desired. After this was done, lunch cooked by Cora was also ready.

In the afternoon, Nelson stayed in his study, while Charlotte played with Magnolia, throwing frisbees for him to catch. When she went back to her room to fetch a chew toy for Magnolia, she faintly heard Nelson's cold voice from the study. She couldn't quite make out what he was saying, but he sounded stern. It startled Charlotte, and she dropped the chew toy on the stairs.

She hurried to pick it up, but before she walked down the stairs, Nelson grabbed her waist.

Her feet were up in the air, and she looked like a little turtle flapping in the water.

"...Mr. Clark, please let go." Charlotte said while feeling extremely embarrassed.

Nelson held her with one arm and said calmly, "What if you fall and hurt yourself when running down the stairs?"

Charlotte blushed and replied, "I promise I won't be so careless again. Please put me down..."

Seemingly ignoring her request, Nelson said slowly, "You make me very worried."

With these words, he carried Charlotte into his study, placed her on the sofa, and said, "Sit here and read."

Charlotte said, "...Okay."

Nelson returned to his desk, where he was in a video conference with some important figures who were all surprised.

Someone cleared his throat and asked, "Why did you leave so suddenly?"