Harper took the cherries but didn't eat them. She brushed her hair and said with a smile, "The cherries from this place aren't tasty. I usually prefer cherries from Emerald Vale Orchard. They taste sweeter."
I just spit out a pit. I looked up at Harper, then looked at Albert. Albert might not understand her meaning. I said, "Dad, buy more expensive cherries next time."
My dad nodded and said, "Okay. I will buy better cherries."
Before William and Harper left, Albert took out a gift and handed it to Harper, "Harper, come over when you have nothing to do. Tell William what you want to eat. I can prepare anything for you."
That gift was worth at least twenty thousand dollars.
Harper smiled comfortably and nodded modestly.
The family dinner ended in awkwardness.
I didn't care about their conversation at all. I just kept eating until I felt full.
I had to go back to Verdantia. William’s affairs were no longer within my concern.
Emily and I were good friends. Albert was afraid that I would interfere with William and Harper's relationship. But I didn't talk much. Albert was happy to me like this.
It was a week later that I saw Harper again.