But at the same time, he didn't show any friendliness in his tone. He also didn't make Maria call him her "Grandpa".

"Since I had some free time, I decided to come here. I thought I can hit two birds with one stone. I want to appreciate Vincent's new work and at the same time, see my granddaughter."

Mathias paused briefly before he continued, "Unfortunately, it seems that they have already returned to Sheffield."

Maria was still expressionless. When Mathias talked about his “granddaughter”, she knew fully well that he was actually referring to Vivian.

“There's also a reason why I asked Mr. Wilson to bring you here,"

Mathias said as he looked straight into Maria's eyes this time.

Although Maria was good at determining the emotion or thought running in someone's head, she found that Mathias was a bit difficult to read.

"I just want to ask you... Do you think Julie wants to go home?" Maria was a bit surprised at the question. She found it rather unexpected.

After thinking for a while, she didn't give a direct affirmative or negative answer. Instead, she shrugged her shoulders and said, "I don't know. In fact, I don't think Bill or Vivian can help you as well. If you really want to know, I suggest you ask her in person."

Mathias' eyebrows raised slightly, surprised to hear this kind of response.

He stared at Maria for a long time before he suddenly laughed. "Ha-ha! You're right. Thank you for being honest."

But after the Laughter, Mathias seemed to have let his guard down for a second.

Although not very apparent, Maria seemed to find a trace of regret on his face.

After awhile, a plump, middle-aged man advanced quickly towards them. A young man followed close at his heels.

They were Cory and his son, Ron.

“Dad!

“Grandpa!"

The two of them had just purchased the jade piece, the Eight Immortals, as a gift for Mathias.

They then heard that Mathias had gone to the Jadforest Garden himself. They were quite surprised.

Judging by Mathias's physical condition, it would be hard for him to handle such an expedition. It was risky for him to go out.