Jane Sampson, who was originally counting, burst into laughter upon hearing James Blackās question.
"Iām making dried flowers." Jane Sampson said with a gentle smile, "This is the first time Iāve received flowers, and also the first time youāve sent me flowers; itās too meaningful, so I must make a few into dried flowers to preserve them forever."
If it wasnāt for the fact that 999 flowers, even if all were turned into dried flowers, wouldnāt fit anywhere, Jane Sampson would have liked to preserve all of them as dried flowers.
It was just a coincidence that as soon as Jane Sampson finished answering James Blackās question, her mobile phone rang right on cue.
Seeing that the call was from Grandpa Sampton, Jane Sampson immediately picked up.
"Are you up from your lunch break at this time? Grandpa didnāt disturb you, did he?" As soon as Jane Sampson picked up the phone, Grandpa Sampton asked with concern, and upon hearing that Jane had not taken a lunch break today, he grew worried, "Werenāt you recently off work over there? If you have time, why not take a nap? Is it very hard and busy taking care of James Black? If itās difficult, find a temporary caregiver to help, itās not good if you wear yourself out."
"Taking care of him isnāt hard. Heās not that kind of particularly spoiled person. One whoās too proud to show weakness; he wouldnāt call me for help unless itās absolutely necessary." Speaking with Grandpa Sampton, Jane Sampson didnāt hold back her true nature at all; as soon as she began to speak, whatever was on her mind came out of her mouthāapparently forgetting that the very person she was calling proud at this moment was right next to her, listening to her talk on the phone.
"Thatās right, James Black is a child with a steady nature; he doesnāt make people worry. By the way, how is his recovery from the injury going?" Grandpa Sampton asked.
"From what I can see so far, itās alright. Iāll know more after the reexamination at the hospital tomorrow." Jane Sampson replied halfway before realizing something and let out a "huh," "Grandpa, how did you know about James Blackās injury?"
She and James Black had not yet told the grandparents.
Previously, Jane had discussed with James Black that they would tell the familyās seniors after returning to the Capital Province.
"Thereās a doctor in the hospital who is my teammateās grandson. Back when you and James Black got married, he attended your wedding with his grandpa. He recognized you guys at the hospital and mentioned it to my teammate later, and thatās how I found out. You kids have all learned to report the good and not the bad," Grandpa Sampton said helplessly.
"Isnāt it because we donāt want you to worry? James Black and I never intended to keep it a secret from you guys for long. Weāll be back in the Capital Province in a few days, and then weāll tell you." Jane Sampson cooed, "Grandpa, donāt worry, James Black is doing just fine."
"Alright, let me know the day you guys are coming back, and Iāll call you and Grandma. Then, your grandma and I will come over, and weāll bring you some free-range chicken and eggs to nourish you both." Grandpa Sampton said, and after finishing, he suddenly remembered to ask, "If youāre not napping, what are you busy with? Are you causing trouble for James Black?"
"I swear, Iām not," Jane Sampson replied with utmost seriousness.
Having said that, Jane Sampson couldnāt help but giggle mischievously, "Grandpa, hang up the phone, letās start a WhatsAPP video call, and Iāll show you the roses that James Black sent me! 999 roses, they were so heavy it took me a lot of effort to hold them."
Grandpa Sampton thought he must have heard wrong upon hearing this.
James Black sent flowers to Jane Sampson?
And 999 roses at that?
Since when did James Black start playing the romantic?
Now, Grandpa Sampton was truly curious. He hung up the phone and immediately called Granny Sampton over, then sent a WhatsAPP video call to Jane Sampson.