Return of the Prodigy

Chapter 101:Can't Avoid What's Coming

The next day, on the weekend.

After a night of turmoil for Katie and Annie, they finally slept in until the late morning.

At ten in the morning, Katie pulled Annie out of bed. The little girl seemed reluctant, jumping down from the bed and sleepily pouncing into Adam's arms. She tiptoed, approached his face, and without a second thought, gave him a smooch.

"Mmm... Daddy, Annie's hungry."

Adam indulgently rubbed the little girl's head and happily said, "Alright, go wash up. Today, Daddy will take you to eat something delicious, and then we'll go to the theme park with Mommy, okay?"

"Theme park?"

Annie widened her eyes instantly, the gem-like orbs blinking, and all signs of drowsiness vanished.

"Great, great! Mommy, Mommy... hurry up, Daddy is taking us to the theme park. Yay, I want to ride the merry-go-round."

Katie helplessly glanced at Adam, wearing a look that said, "You spoil her the most."

Half an hour later, the mother and the daughter finished grooming, changed into beautiful clothes, and the family of three happily went downstairs.

Just as they arrived downstairs, Katie's phone rang.

After a moment, Katie's expression became complicated. "My mom invited us to have dinner at their place."

Apparently, even as she spoke, she found it a bit surreal.

Gemma took the initiative to invite Adam's family for dinner. This was the first in the history of the universe.

Adam remained calm. "Maybe what happened last night made Mom understand a lot."

Katie still seemed a bit uncertain. "Maybe? My mom, that person..."

Adam chuckled, "Well, why not go and find out? Can Mom still poison us after inviting us over?"

Katie's cheeks turned slightly red, and she glared at him with a teasing expression.

"Since it's our first official visit, let's buy something for Mom first," Adam suggested.

After some thought, Katie nodded slightly. Perhaps this was an opportunity to change her mom's opinion of Adam.

The family of three bought coffee, two bottles of good wine, a set of clothes, and a handbag for Gemma from a nearby mall.

"Do you need to spend so much?" Katie felt a bit distressed.

The latest limited edition LV bag, costing over thirty thousand, was even more expensive than the one she had never carried.

Adam smiled, "The parents worked hard all their lives; it's only right to show them some filial piety."

Katie reluctantly nodded, consoling herself that sparing no effort to please your child wasn't bad.

After buying the gifts, the three took a taxi to Gemma's neighborhood.

Upon entering the house, Trey was busy doing housework in an apron, and Gemma was bustling in the kitchen. The dining table was already filled with several dishes.

"Grandpa, Grandma, we're here! Um, Grandma, the food you made smells so good," Annie bounced into the house.

Although Trey and Gemma had always looked down on Adam, they couldn't help but feel fondness for Annie.

"Arrived? Take a seat first," Trey greeted.

Adam immediately put down what he was holding and walked over. "Dad, let me help you."

"No helping for him, that's his punishment." Gemma walked out of the kitchen and said.

Trey awkwardly said, "It's fine, it's fine."

"Mom, why did you prepare so much food? Anything else? I can help you." Katie rolled up her sleeves and walked into the kitchen.

"Alright, alright, look at your outfit. It's not suitable for cooking. Just bone soup is left," Gemma said.

After more than ten minutes, Trey finished cleaning, and Gemma also walked out of the kitchen.

The family of five sat around the dining table.

Gemma's culinary skills are indeed impressive, a table full of dishes with a perfect balance of flavors and colors.

"Dad, may I help you some wine?" Adam offered.

Trey's expression changed, about to agree, but immediately turned to glance at Gemma.

With a cold face, Gemma said, "No drinking. Quit alcohol from today onwards."

Trey felt a bit frustrated.

Matilda intervened, "Mom, what are you doing? Today is the first official meal together in our family. Let Dad have some."

After that, Katie took out the good wine Adam had bought, opened it, and poured a glass for Trey and Adam.

Gemma snorted but didn't say more.

"Dad, Mom, I toast to you for the first glass of wine. From now on, I am your son." Adam stood up and said.

Gemma glanced at him and said, "Don't rush to make a statement. Whether you become our son or not depends on our acknowledgment."

"Now, talk about yesterday's matter. How did you know about your dad being framed and all of Daniel's plans?" Gemma asked.

Adam thought to himself, as expected, he couldn't avoid what was bound to come. He knew Gemma inviting him for dinner wasn't that simple.