Chapter 617

Baylor also wanted to return to the old residence. After a moment's thought, he suggested, "Grandpa, I have this Saturday off. How about we all take you to the lakeside to enjoy the flowers?" Old Man Garcia shook his head without hesitation. "No can do. I've got a birthday party to attend for a little friend this Saturday. I'm not going anywhere else." "Enough already, will you ever stop?" he waved his hand dismissively. "Fred, see them out. I need to rest after my flower tea." Despite his reluctance, Jude had no choice but to be escorted out by the guard. Unable to contain his curiosity, Baylor asked, "Uncle Fred, who is this 'little friend' Grandpa mentioned? I had no idea he'd befriended a child." The guard, who held a favorable opinion of Baylor, couldn't help but smile warmly. "It's a little boy who lives next to Old Wester's place. He and the old man really hit it off. The boy invited him to his birthday party this Saturday." Jude frowned skeptically. "What kind of child could po