Theo was surprised at her first words, as she had been so happy to return home and to normal again, but then she showed him the letter and though he knew little about silk, he knew enough about business to see that it was an opportunity that could not be missed.
A small hand slapped down on the paper, made him pay attention to the baby in his lap, and he chuckled as he held the paper away from his strong grip, something Nathaniel was not at all fond of it seemed.
He gave his son another piece of paper and watched him wave it around and hit the desk top with it.
'It's a fantastic opportunity, Padma,' he then said, handing the paper back to his wife. 'And of course me and Nathaniel will go with you.'