LOGINLilian said, “Although the medicinal herbs you grow aren’t as potent as mine, they’re still better than having none at all. Give them a few more years, and their medicinal effects will match mine.”Jane said, “I’ll hang up now. The plane is about to take off. If you’re busy, you don’t have to pick us up at the airport. If you’re free, then come meet us.”Laurence replied, “Alright.”Jane ended the call.She said to Lilian, “This flight is going to take a few hours, so I’m going to get some shuteye.”Lilian nodded. “Alright, go ahead. I’m not tired.”She then took out a book and began reading.Jane explained, “I went to bed very late last night and had to rush for our flight this morning. I’m exhausted, so I’ll catch up on some sleep. Once we get to Laurence’s place, I definitely won’t feel like sleeping.”There would be plenty of excitement there, after all.She planned to stay with her son for a couple of days before paying a visit to the O’Connors in Satbury.She would also
Corey said, “Your business trip’s only at Gallinger, wasn’t it? It’s not that far. Why didn’t you drive? If you didn’t drive, then you really can’t take all this with you. Fine then, just take the snacks Nana bought for you. But don’t eat too many at once. Proper meals are still the most important. I’ll just leave all the supplements for your aunt.”Hearing this, Serenity was speechless. She could not possibly finish that many supplements either.Since Corey and Derek had come over, Jeanne did not return to Westwood Manor. After all, her stay in Wiltspoon was brief. After dinner, she spent time chatting with her grandparents. It was not until nine o’clock that the elderly couple reluctantly left Serenity’s home.Jeanne chatted with her aunt and cousins for a while longer before being urged upstairs to sleep. She had an early train to catch the next day.Early the next morning, after breakfast, Sonny drove her to the rail station. Someone would meet her at the station when she arriv
“We’ll be eating very soon. Heath, go out and chat with your cousins for a while.”Serenity urged Heath to go outside and spend some time with Jeanne and Sonny.After finishing his soup, Heath washed his bowl and returned it to its place. Then he called out to Sonny, “Come on, let’s go outside and talk about work.”Sonny turned and walked with him, saying as they went, “I’m off work now, so I don’t want to talk shop. People should relax after work. If all you do is discuss work at the office and keep on discussing it after hours, you’ll burn out.”After work was personal time, a chance to relax both mind and body, instead of remaining tense all the time.Heath said, “That’s true. Let’s forget work and just relax.”The two cousins returned to the sofa and sat down. As soon as he sat, Heath reached out to Jeanne’s cheek and said with a grin, “Jiggy was so chubby when she was little. Her cheeks were all soft and pudgy. They felt great to pinch.”Before he could touch her face, Jean
Whatever Callia had, Jeanne would have too.The two cousins shared an incredibly close bond. It was likely because the social circle they grew up in was so heavily dominated by boys that girls were a rare treasure.“Whenever Dad is free on the weekends, and my parents aren’t heading out, he practically lives in the kitchen experimenting with all kinds of recipes. Mom is the one who gets pampered, while the rest of us just happen to benefit as a bonus. He’s studied culinary arts, and after practicing for decades, it’d be a miracle if his cooking wasn’t spectacular.”Even Heath had to admit that his father’s culinary skills were a cut above the rest.The three young adults chatted as they walked into the house.The moment Heath stepped through the front door, he headed straight for the kitchen. Spotting a few freshly cooked dishes on the counter, he grabbed a spoon and immediately sneaked a bite.“Heath!”Serenity chided her son, “You’re almost thirty, and you’re still acting li
“I’m going to get your grandfather. We’ll see you in a bit!”Corey hung up the phone quickly.The moment the call ended, she immediately ordered the butler to prepare some generous gifts for the Yorks. At the same time, she had the butler pack up some of Jeanne’s favorite treats to bring along.Even though Jeanne had everything she needed, she rarely came home these days, and when she did manage a visit, it was always for such a short time. As Jeanne’s grandmother, the least she could do was prepare Jeanne’s favorite snacks for her to take back.It was a small token of a grandmother’s love.After Corey hung up, Jeanne did not head back into the house right away. Instead, she called to inform Serenity that Corey and Derek were coming over for dinner.Serenity replied, “Don’t worry about it. Even if your three uncles and their wives come over, we’ll still have more than enough food. I figured they’d come over the moment they found out you were here.”After all, Jeanne was Duncan’s
Ultimately, Serenity knew that nagging would not change much. At the end of the day, it was all up to Sonny himself and whatever fate had in store for him.Not long after, Zachary returned home.Knowing that Jeanne was only in the city for a night while stopping by on her business trip, Zachary had canceled his evening social obligations and hurried home, beating his son back to the house.“Hey, Uncle Zack,” Jeanne called out sweetly the moment she saw him walk into the kitchen.Zachary’s expression softened. “Jeanne, why aren’t you watching some TV in the living room or taking a walk in the courtyard to enjoy the view? I’ll take over and help your aunt with the cooking.”Jeanne grinned. “I was just lending a hand.”Since Zachary was back, she happily excused herself from the kitchen to avoid playing third wheel to the couple.With her usually hectic work schedule, Jeanne rarely had time for television and had no clue what shows were even trending, so she skipped the living room
Elisa giggled. “I’m not really jealous. I was just joking with you, Mom. You started it first by joking with me.“I also know that you’re good to Remy for my sake, hoping that my future in-laws will see how well we treat him and, in turn, treat me well too.“But Mom, even if I have to move to Anne
Without their knowledge, Grandma May had thoroughly investigated her daughter. The old lady had studied her temperament, silently marking Isabella as a match for Austin, and then arranged for him to enter her life as a private chef.Through daily interactions, their relationship blossomed.With th
“Congratulations, Serenity,” said Imogen with a smile. “I’ve been busy these days. I just came back from a business trip, so I can’t go over to visit you. You have to inform me when the sip and see showers will be. I’ll definitely be there.”Serenity replied, “I’ll invite you. Should I ask Dylan
Darren said, “Even if Ms. Liberty doesn’t say, I will be sure to send Mrs. Stone and her family one to save the date. It’s up to them whether they want to attend, but the least we can do is invite them.” As Caroline’s assistant, Darren was with Caroline all the time. He could practically read her







