Matriarch of the Hockleys

She looked up at Mrs. Bruce, and they smiled at each other.

"Mrs. Bruce," Carl saw them at a glance, and he walked forward quickly.

"Mr. Hockley," Mrs. Bruce said calmly, "Eden is going to get someone to prepare afternoon tea. You should sit down for a while."

"Thank you." Carl took the opportunity to sit next to Andrea.

"Did Mrs. Bruce have a good time? It seems that your complexion has improved a lot." Carl's compliment made Mrs. Bruce very happy, "You are such a gentleman." Mrs. Bruce smiled happily because of Carl's words. Speaking, no wonder Andrea would agree to associate with him.

Mrs. Bruce had investigated Carl before.I have to say that he is indeed a very good gentleman.The only thing that made her dissatisfied was that Carl had taken mistresses many times. Although it was very common for single men to take mistresses in high society, Mrs. Bruce still didn't like it.Fortunately, since he dismissed those women three months ago, he has not been entangled with other women so far, otherwise Mrs. Bruce would definitely forbid Carl to appear around Andrea.

"Mr. Hockley," Eden came from a short distance away, and soon he spoke, interrupting Carl's desire to continue the conversation. "Mr. Bruce, please." He saw the waiter behind Eden bring four cutlery. "It's just a handy job." Eden said indifferently.Now that he has talked openly with Andrea about her relationship, he will not be at odds with Hockley on the surface, which will make it very difficult for Andrea to be caught in the middle.He didn't feel sorry for Hockley, but Andrea was his own sister.

The waiter listed the tableware and snacks on the cart on the stone table with a wink.Andrea sat quietly on the stool, finally she didn't have to worry about the conflict between Eden and Carl, and Andrea put down her worries with a peaceful face.

"Go down first, I will call you again if there is something to do." Eden stuffed the tip into the waiter's bow tie. "yes."

"Let's taste the dim sum here!" Mrs. Bruce took the lead to pick up the teacup.Hearing these words, Andrea showed a mischievous smile on her face, and Karl couldn't help but also smiled when he saw her.

"Eden, try this. It's a bit different from the British ones, but it also has a different taste." Seeing Eden pursed her lips, Andrea knew that he was still a little uncomfortable, so she hurriedly recommended to him.But this lemonpoundcake is really good, and Andrea drank the lipstick tea satisfied.

"Isn't it sweet? Then I can't stand it." Eden was amused and touched. Not everyone is as sweet as Andrea, but she can push her favorite dessert to herself, which is really true. rare.

"No, it's not very sweet. The highlight of this dessert is its soft taste. The texture is soft and moist, but the taste is firm but not hard. With the fragrance of butter and lemon, it is really rare. "Andrea spoke highly of this cake, and Karl was eager to try it.

"Really?" Eden couldn't help but cut a piece of cake and put it in his mouth.You must know that Andrea has always preferred high-sugar desserts, and those desserts that are not very sweet are difficult to get her approval.

"How is it?" Andrea stared at Eden eagerly, with an expectant expression like a puppy waiting to be fed.

"No," "Why?" Andrea was a little surprised, it was really delicious, how could Eden disagree.The corners of Andrea's mouth were pinched in grievance, as if she had lost all energy.Seeing this, Eden smiled and continued, "No, I was wrong. Andrea, you are right, this is really delicious."

Andrea immediately realized that she was being teased by Eden, she snorted softly, turned her head to face him sideways.Andrea, who turned her head, just saw the doting in Carl's eyes, and she lowered her eyes involuntarily.

"Eden, stop teasing Andrea." Mrs. Bruce said, "Mom," Andrea heard a smile from Mrs. Bruce's voice, she couldn't help but pouted, it was too much ,them!

"Try this, Andrea." Carl looked at Andrea, "The mangoes here are all imported from India, and they are very sweet and delicious." He believed that the fruit tart would definitely capture Ender. Leah's heart.

Andrea's mood quickly calmed down, "Your recommendation is definitely not wrong." Andrea trusts Carl's taste very much, and the chocolate he brought her last time is running out.She has never tasted such a unique chocolate, with a slight bitterness lingering on the silky texture, sweetness followed by a mellow aroma.

After hearing what Andrea said, Eden couldn't help being a little depressed.Hockley has good taste! ?Does that mean he has bad taste? ?It's no wonder that girls are extroverted, and their brother is ranked behind that man just for socializing!Eden couldn't help pantothenic acid in his heart.

"Eden, uh~" Andrea saw that Eden's face was almost full of displeasure, and when she was about to speak, she was stopped by the mango she just put into her mouth.She chewed it slowly a few times and then swallowed it, resisting the desire to take another bite, Andrea spoke again.

"You should try it. Eden." But Eden was still unmoved. During the next period, Mrs. Bruce heard Andrea's praise, and couldn't help but stick a piece of mango.

"Oh! Eden, you should try it. Andrea is right, mangoes of this quality are really rare." Mrs. Bruce also supported Andrea's point of view.After finishing speaking, she put a piece of mango into her mouth again, um~ the juice is so rich, such a fresh mango!

Hearing Mrs. Bruce say the same thing, Eden couldn't refuse anymore. He casually forked a piece of mango, um~ not bad.But he still didn't understand why his mother and sister praised him like this. To him, whether these mangoes were delicious or delicious, there was no big difference.

"What do you think of Mr. Bruce?" Karl, who was ignored by Andrea, was a little unhappy, but he still asked with a smile. "Not bad," Eden recalled that it was recommended by Hockley, and the strong fruity aroma in his mouth was gone. "Mr. Hockley's taste is really good." He raised his eyebrows.

"Eden, you're trying this." Seeing that there was something wrong with the atmosphere between the two, Andrea hurriedly said. "Carl, try this cake too. You'll like it, trust me."

The atmosphere finally eased up, and they began to enjoy the wonderful afternoon tea time with smiles on their faces.Near the lake, several gentlemen and ladies of high society were sitting on stone benches, enjoying delicious afternoon tea in an elegant posture.

Good times always passed quickly, and the afternoon tea ended quickly in the breeze, but Andrea still had a little more to say, it would be better if she came a few more times, but the atmosphere should not be like this anymore.

"Why don't we go fishing together!" Carl asked, looking at Andrea earnestly.

While Eden and Mrs. Bruce were still hesitating, Andrea hurriedly said, "Mom, let's go! We just finished afternoon tea and it's not suitable for riding a horse. Besides, there is a lake next to it, so it's a pity not to fish." !Mother."

Mrs. Bruce still hesitated, "Eden, what do you think?" She asked Eden for advice.

Looking at Andrea's expectant face, Eden didn't want to save his sister's face.It just so happens that he hasn't come out to fish for a long time, so let's just have a good time fishing this time! "Of course, mom. It's a pity not to go fishing in such a good environment."

"I'll go and arrange it." Seeing that everyone present, especially the 'brother-in-law' who had always been against him, did not object to his proposal, Karl hurriedly got up and walked towards the restaurant.Since it is fishing, then the folding chair, bucket, bait, and fishing rod must be prepared.And Andrea and Mrs. Bruce are both relatively delicate women, and some drinks have to be prepared for them.

"Eden, what kind of fish are there?" Andrea was already a little eager to try, and she basically hadn't caught fish outdoors a few times.On the contrary, the small pond at home has been harmed by her several times. Before she came to the United States, the fish ran away when they saw Andrea standing by the pond.

"I don't know much about that." Eden shook his head. After all, it was his first time to go fishing here. He had only ridden horses with friends in this racecourse before.

"However, it seems that the fish caught can be handed over to the chef for them to cook." Eden explained, remembering the waiter's recommendation to him before. "I can treat you to fish steak tonight." Eden was quite confident in his skills, and he happily made a promise to Andrea.

"Who cares about your fish rafts? My mother and I must have caught more fish than you!" Andrea said unwillingly, she deliberately kept her eyes open.She didn't say it was counted separately. Anyway, the combined combat power of her and her mother must be more than that of Eden alone.

"Then let's take a gamble. Whoever loses can't eat the river fish caught today." Eden seemed to have foreseen the picture of Andrea sitting on the side looking at him with doormat eyes, and his words were full of confidence .

"Okay." Andrea agreed to Eden's challenge, but felt a little disapproving.The restaurant is right next to the lake, and there will definitely be seafood on the menu. It's no big deal if you lose, not to mention she won't necessarily lose.At least she still has a half chance of winning.

"Don't cry when the time comes, it's not okay to play tricks and deny your debt." Eden was a little worried, and he deliberately used the aggressive method. "Of course not, don't worry."