LA Detective

Chapter 383 Gifts
Robert's house.

The atmosphere in the room was a little strange, except for Grandma Luke who was chirping and talking excitedly, everyone else was a little silent.

Luke is not very close to this grandma. She and grandpa Robert have been divorced for many years, and they only come to 'drop in' occasionally, and each time they break up unhappy and leave without saying goodbye.

The relationship between Luke's mother and grandmother is not very good, and the mother and daughter often quarrel.

Val and Fatty had the best relationship with grandma.

Robert, Linda, and Luke were silent on the sidelines, and Val was talking incongruously. On the contrary, after being praised a few times, the little fat man felt less unfamiliar, and the chatter became more and more enthusiastic.

"Grandma, why did you come to Los Angeles suddenly? Didn't you say you were going to settle in Canada last time?"

"That's right, I thought about settling down in Canada. That country is very suitable for retirement. It's snowy this season. You can build a snowman in the yard and sit by the fireplace. It feels very warm and wonderful...

Honestly, it's more atmospheric than a festival in LA. "

Linda asked, "Then why don't you spend Christmas in Canada?"

"Good question." Grandma glanced at everyone, "I originally wanted to celebrate the New Year in Canada...

But I can't bear you...

You are the closest people to me, and I hope to spend this special day with my family.

I believe that you will have the same idea as me.

We are one family, our hearts are connected..."

Robert crossed his arms, "Wow...that's touching.

But not everyone is your family, should you ask the owner for his opinion before coming here?"

Grandma said, "Sorry, I can't wait to see my son, daughter and grandson.

I wanted to surprise them and give them an unforgettable Christmas. "

Robert said, "I don't know what they think, but it's really unforgettable to me... I can't forget it even if I want to."

Grandma smiled, "This shows that I have succeeded."

Robert said, "Yes, you managed to ruin our Christmas."

Grandma showed a sad look, "God, you think so?" Grandma looked at the others again, "You think so too?"

Linda didn't speak.

Val didn't dare to look at Robert, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "I...we still hope you come."

The little fat man didn't realize the seriousness of the problem, and smiled, "Although hiding in a box is a bit old-fashioned, it's the first time I've seen it, and it really surprised me.

To be honest, if it wasn't for my brother right behind me, I wouldn't even dare to approach him. "

Seeing that the little fat man involved himself, Luke didn't say anything, and nodded with a smile.

Grandma gave Robert a look, as if to say, look, I'm still welcome.

The little fat man said, "Grandma, why didn't you come and have dinner with us earlier?"

"I'd like to have dinner with you too, but something is holding me back.

I've been traveling, traveling, traveling to spend Christmas with you guys... and haven't had dinner yet. "

Val shook his head.

Linda rolled her eyes.

But the little fat man heard it in his heart, and said enthusiastically, "There is still food in the kitchen, I will take you there."

"My dear Jack, you are so considerate." Grandma kissed Jack on the forehead and followed Jack to the restaurant.

Robert looked at Linda, then at Val, and asked in a low voice, "Tell me, what's going on? Don't say you don't know about it?"

Val forgot to glance at the restaurant, "She went to the supermarket where I worked to find me, dragged me to the restaurant for dinner, and said she would spend Christmas with us.

I... I didn't know how to refuse..."

Robert asked, "Then why didn't you tell me? Just let her run over like this. Is this a surprise? It's a shock."

Val explained, "I... also felt inappropriate in hindsight.

So, I called her again and told her...

It may be inconvenient to come today. I asked her to meet at my sister's house. I didn't expect her to come suddenly. "

"How long is she going to stay?" asked Robert.

"I do not know either."

"Then what will she do tonight?" Robert looked at Val, then at Linda.

Linda was helpless, "I still have a spare room over there..."

Robert said, "If it's difficult, you can book a hotel for her and I'll reimburse you."

"It's not suitable, besides, she won't live for long..."

Robert patted his daughter on the shoulder, "Don't force yourself."

Ever since the old lady came, the atmosphere has become a little weird, and time has slowed down.

Several adults are a little absent-minded.

The little fat man seemed to have noticed it, and tugged at Luke's shoulder, "Brother, what's the matter?"

Luke didn't know how to tell him, even if he said it, he shouldn't be the one who said it, and in Luke's view, adults' affairs have nothing to do with children, and the little fat man quite liked this grandma who occasionally came to visit. Individuals can deal with it in their own way, and there is no need to be affected by the emotions of adults, which would make them feel uncomfortable.

Finally it was 12 midnight.

"Yeah, Christmas is here!" The little fat man was wearing a Santa hat, blowing a retractable whistle, and couldn't wait to run under the Christmas tree to get presents.

Others also went under the Christmas tree and began to collect their own presents.

Luke received four gifts in total. When he opened the first box, it was an exquisite notebook with a matching carbon pen hanging on it. The black cover had a good texture and good workmanship.

Val said, "This is a gift from me. The cover of the notebook is very durable, and the paper inside can be replaced when it is used up. This notebook can be used for many years."

"Thank you uncle, I like it very much." Luke couldn't do without a notebook at work, and the size of the notebook was quite appropriate.

The little fat man on the side shouted in surprise, "Hey, my gift is a pair of teacups, who gave them?"

Robert said, "I gave it to you. This is a set of couple cups. You can give one to Maggie."

"Thank you Grandpa, Maggie will be very happy."

The little fat man opened another gift, "Who gave the chocolate?"

Linda said, "I gave you a black chocolate with a purity of 80.00%, which is very suitable for you."

Luke also picked up the same chocolate and shook it, "This brand of chocolate is very delicate, thank you mom."

"Why don't you buy 90.00% five?" The little fat man curled his lips. He doesn't like high-purity black chocolate. It tastes bitter and salty, and he can't taste the sweetness at all.

The little fat man opened the next gift, "It's movie coupons."

Varda said, "I gave it to you. You can watch movies for ten people, five popcorns, and two Haagen-Dazs."

"Wow, that sounds good." The little fat man smiled, opened the last gift, and showed a surprised look, "ipad!
Haha...brother, did you send it? "

Luke nodded, "You're welcome."

The little fat man couldn't put it down because he couldn't put it down, and he wanted to start researching it now. Then, he seemed to think of something, "Grandma, I'm sorry, I didn't know you were coming, so I didn't prepare a gift for you."

Grandma said indifferently, "Honey, don't worry too much.

Christmas is celebrated every year, and gifts are given every year. Those few gifts are already a bit clichéd. "

Hearing this, the little fat man's smile faded a little.

Robert pouted, "Have you prepared a Christmas present for Jack? He is looking forward to it."

"Uh……

Like I said, every time the presents were too cheesy.

This year I am going to do something different, and treat myself as a gift to give you a surprise. "

Robert said, "It could also be a shock.

I'm glad I don't have a heart attack, otherwise, I might have spent this Christmas in the hospital. "

"Robert, don't be so mean, I know that my leaving makes you very sad, and you still can't let me go in your heart, but...

We need to mature like adults. "

"No, your departure didn't make me sad, but happy.

This is the only place I am grateful to you. "

Grandma stared at Robert, "God, it hurts, are you sure you want to say that in front of the child?"

Val stood up and stood in front of the two, "Today is Christmas, we should talk about something happy."

Linda glanced at the clock on the wall, "Children, the presents have been received, and it's time for us to go home."

The little fat man reluctantly looked away from the iPad, "Aren't we going to live here? I thought we'd be home tomorrow night?"

Linda said, "You misunderstood, today is already the second day."

The little fat man argued, "But before..."

Linda said involuntarily, "Pack up your things and go home." Linda looked at her grandmother beside her, "Go and live with me. Luke has already moved out, so there is a room available."

"OK." Grandma replied, and then looked at Val who was aside, "Honey, I'll come see you tomorrow."

"Go, I will go to my sister's house tomorrow." Val didn't dare to let his mother come, otherwise, he would be in danger of being kicked out of the house.

Watched by Val, Luke drove away, sent his mother, little fat man, and grandma to the Yinuo community, chatted briefly, and drove back to his home after saying goodbye.

This Christmas is a bit anticlimactic.

Luke parked the car in front of the house and looked at the dark house, which contrasted sharply with the bright windows of the surrounding neighbors.

He didn't expect that he would go home alone in the early morning of Christmas.

I don't want to go back.

Luke took out his mobile phone, dialed Daisy's number, and chatted briefly. Daisy was at her mother's house for the holidays and would not be back until tomorrow afternoon.

Luke felt even more boring, took out his mobile phone and called Ortie, "Hi, beauty, Merry Christmas."

"Happy holidays." Orti was a little surprised, "You are not with your family at this time, why do you think of calling me?"

"What about you? Where is the holiday?"

"Los Angeles."

"With family?"

"It's just me," Orti said.

"What a coincidence, I'm alone too, do you want me to spend Christmas with you?"

Orti smiled, "It's already this time, what are you doing here with me?
sleeping? "

Luke smiled, "If you have an idea in this regard, I would be very happy."

"Forget it today.

If you have time tomorrow, we can have a meal together, just as I have something to talk to you about. "

"what's up?"

"Interview."

　Sorry for the late update.

　　Not Calvin.

　　It's because my wife is a sheep.

　　I have to cook and take care of the kids...

　　I have no symptoms yet, depressed...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)