Chapter 40

Wanda was seated in the armchair while a few elegantly dressed women conversed with

her.

“Grandma!” Mikayla called out in a bright tone.

The crowd’s attention was drawn over.

A radiant smile spread across Wanda’s face when she caught sight of Mikayla.

“Look who’s here!”

Mikayla and Jerome approached Wanda.

“Grandma. Greetings to all the lovely ladies here,” Jerome greeted politely.

“You’re truly a caring person, Jerome. Unlike some in our family who claim to be busy all the time, you always make time for Grandma!”

“Exactly. Is there anything that can keep Jerome too occupied? He’s in charge of Miller Group but still managed to find time to be here. Frankly, he must find us elders a bit bothersome.”

“Certainly! Jerome is both capable and devoted. Mrs. Miller Senior is certainly fortunate

to have him!”

Jerome maintained a faint smile as he listened to the praises.

He glanced at Mikayla briefly and replied, “Aunts, you’re too kind. But I don’t get as much time as I’d like to spend with Grandma. Kay usually takes care of that.”

when Jerome

had never addressed her that way, even

fixed her gaze on Jerome as she tried to

Jerome remained composed. She

and Mikayla’s expressions

to Jerome, “You’ve got it figured out.

Kay is sure a devoted child! She’s not only

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Jerome!”

women continued

some uncles sought to have a word with

a caring husband, Jerome suggested to Mikayla, “Why don’t you stay with Grandma?

in concert, displaying a

“Sure.

relationship is really getting better!”

of the aunts addressed Mikayla and asked, “When are you and Jerome planning on having kids? Perhaps it’s time for us all

“Why the rush? Kay still has a long way to go. She’ll have kids when she’s ready. I’m not old–fashioned, and

laughter, Wanda mentioned wanting to stroll in the garden. Mikayla then readily offered to accompany

as they headed to the garden.

a while since you last gave me a call. Don’t tell me you’re avoiding

I, Grandma?” Mikayla said in a coquettish tone.

said it before. You’d still be my grandma, even if Jerome and I were

that,

tapped

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