Jr looked at Alex and Joshua and said, "You almost busted me!" They all laughed, and Jr jokingly said, "Alex, you're going on a business trip for a week. That's your punishment for spilling the beans."
Alex pleaded, "Please come on! Forgive me! I don't want to go alone."
Jr and Joshua left him there, laughing and teasing him. Jr shook his head, smiling at his friends' childish behavior.
After work, Jr headed to the mall to buy gifts for the girls, his grandmother, and Bella. He drove home, eager to see his loved ones.
As he arrived, he found the girls busy playing in the garden while Bella was massaging old Mrs. Hampton. Jr freshened up and joined them in the garden.
The girls saw him first and ran to him, excitedly chattering about their day. Jr carried Bonita in his arms, and the others held his hands. Old Mrs. Hampton smiled and said, "Jr, you're back."
Bella smiled warmly and said, "Welcome back." Jr sat next to them, and they played together until 8 pm.
Afterward, Bella took the girls for a shower, leaving Jr alone with old Mrs. Hampton. She looked at him with kind eyes and said, "Jr, you've got Bella as a treasure, and the girls are a miracle. Treat them like gold."
Jr nodded, feeling grateful for his grandmother's wisdom. "Thank you, Grandmother," he said, smiling.
Old Mrs. Hampton smiled back and patted Jr's hand. "I'm proud of you, Jr. You're becoming a wonderful man."
Jr felt a warmth in his heart, knowing that his grandmother was proud of him. He spent the rest of the evening with his loved ones, feeling grateful for the love and support they shared.