Chapter 996


    Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank God!" They all thought in unison.


    Nobody was injured.


    Eudora said, "Fortunately, I have prepared extra ingredients in the fridge."


    Christopher held his forehead and said, "There''s no more!"


    Eudora was bewildered.


    Tina said with embarrassment, "I tried making it once at home before, and I thought my cooking skills


    were much better than before. That''s why I took all the ingredients out from the fridge just now. I


    wanted to give you guys a surprise!"


    "This is indeed quite the surprise," Harley said in a low voice.


    He was stopped by a sidelong nce from Thea.


    "I''ll go down the mountain to buy some new ingredients," Christopher suggested.


    "I''ll go too!" Tina said awkwardly.


    Naomi said, "I''ll do it! After all, I''m one of the younger ones here. Please wait here, I''ll be back as soon


    as possible!"


    After that, Naomi had already turned and left in the car.


    Benedict immediately followed her and said, "Then, I''ll apany her."


    Originally, Tina had wanted to say something, but Christopher stretched his hand out to stop her.


    "Let the children go. It''s a great opportunity for them to improve their rtionship."


    Tina came to a sudden realization and said, "That''s right! The two of you should go then! Well rest for a


    while."


    Although they knew that Naomi was dating Nelson, as elders, they had watched their children grow up


    together.


    Naturally, it would be best if they could know more about Naomi''s partner. That was especially true for


    Benedict. Everyone had seen how he had loved Naomi since he was a child.


    Although he was slightly younger than Naomi, he had a mature mindset due to his health. If Naomi


    were to be with him, she definitely wouldn''t live a bad life.


    Naomi wanted to refuse, but Benedict had been obstinate.


    So, she had to let him follow her.


    Naomi drove the car along the way. Benedict sat beside her and looked at her from time to time.


    "Naomi, you look unhappy."


    Truth be told, he had already noticed it that afternoon. Naomi had always used to be optimistic and


    cheerful.


    In his eyes, she was just like sunshine, bringing warmth, light and hope to him.


    Back then, when he had been on his sickbed, he felt a surge of hope every time he saw her. Perhaps


    that was the reason why he liked her so much.


    However, her optimism and cheerfulness seemed to have disappeared.


    Naomi gave him a suspicious look and said, "No!"


    "Yes, you do!"


    His attention had always been on her, hence he could see through her easily.


    "It''s probably because I''ve had a lot of things to deal with recently!"


    "Is it because Nelson isn''t treating you well?" Benedict blurted out.


    Although he was reluctant to admit that Naomi was dating Nelson, it was still an indisputable fact.


    Naomi pursed her lips and said, "No, he treats me really well!"


    Her apparent anxiety upon mentioning Nelson once again hurt Benedict.


    "Okay!"


    After that, they did not say anything more.


    At the foot of the mountain, there was a town with a supermarket. Benedict and Naomi went in to buy


    ingredients. After they paid for the things, Benedict was about to carry the bags when Naomi took them


    away.


    "Let me carry them for you!"


    "I can do it myself!" Benedict said.


    Truth be told, he had no idea why he was being so persistent.


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    In the past, she was used to taking care of him and he was also used to being taken care of.


    Having poor health was a real challenge in his life.


    However, he really wanted to prove himself this time.


    Naomi said, "Don''t act tough! If something happens to you, your parents will be very worried. Don''t


    upset them during Thanksgiving, alright?"


    In the end, Benedict failed to persuade her, and he relented as she took the items from him.


    They came out of the supermarket one after another. When they were about to get into the car, they


    suddenly heard a husky male voice.


    "Naomi!"


    Naomi stopped and became joyful in an instant.


    "Nelson!"


    Subconsciously, Naomi ran towards him.


    She was rejoiced to see him as if she had reunited with her beloved parents.


    "Stay put!" Nelson said before he strode over.


    "Why are you carrying so many things?"


    Naomi shook her head and said, "It''s okay. I can carry them."


    "It doesn''t matter whether you can carry them or not. Look, your fingers are red already. Give them to


    me!"


    Naomi allowed him to take the bags from her. After that, Naomi, who had just acted bossy, instantly


    turned into a meek little girl.


    She followed behind Nelson and the two of them walked back together.


    At that moment, Benedict seemed to understand what Naomi meant about love.


    Love turned out to be able to depend on each other.


    She had taken care of him as though she was taking care of her brother, perhaps because she had just


    been sympathetic towards him.


    She behaved differently in front of Nelson. She looked like a meek woman when she was with him.


    Benedict looked at them for a while, and then he turned around.


    "I''m going to buy a bottle of water."


    While Benedict was away, Naomi immediately tiptoed and kissed Nelson''s cheek.


    Her sudden gentleness caused Nelson to be stunned for a moment.


    "What happened? Why are you so enthusiastic?"


    Naomi red at him and said, "Can''t I express your gratitude for you? Anyways, Happy Thanksgiving!"


    He smiled before saying, "So, you didn''t prepare a gift for me!"


    Upon hearing that, she apologized, "I''m sorry, I can''t find a way to escape my parents'' control recently,


    therefore I didn''t prepare anything."


    Nelsonughed and said, "It doesn''t matter, I didn''t make any preparations either. Well, let me give you


    a kiss too!"


    After that, before she could say anything, he had already lowered his head and nted a kiss on her


    lips.


    She pursed her lips and said, "We''re in public! My parents are waiting for me to bring the ingredients


    back. By the way, why are you here?"


    He replied, "I was simply passing by."


    Truth be told, to be precise, he had not been just passing by. After receiving her message, he had felt


    the urge toe here and have a look.


    However, he had no idea about her exact whereabouts. He had originally wanted to leave after


    wandering around the town for a while. Unexpectedly, he had run into Naomi.


    Naomi sighed, "If only I could spend Thanksgiving with you! However, it''s okay, we can wait for next


    year. I''m guessing that my parents would have softened their stance by then. By that time, we''ll be able


    to celebrate every festival together. It''s such a pity that we can''t do that this year though, since I heard


    that there will be a meteor shower tonight!"


    Keeping quiet, he just looked at her as she was talking. To him, she was extremely adorable.


    As he was looking at her, Benedict hade back.


    Looking at the girl he likedmenting with another man really was intolerable. He couldn''t stand it


    anymore.


    "It''s time for us to go back!"


    Naomi nodded and looked at Nelson with


    reluctance. She said, "I''m leaving now!"


    Nelson nodded. As he let go of Naomi’s hand, a small box appeared in the palm of her hand.