Back in Time: Unshackling From Love

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.”

misheard him when Jerome uttered her hickname,

her that way, even in

fixed her gaze on Jerome as she tried to

Jerome remained composed. She

observed Jerome and Mikayla’s

then quipped to Jerome, “You’ve got it figured out. You finally know

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

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Jerome!”

group of women continued to praise Mikayla.

to have a

to a caring husband, Jerome suggested to Mikayla, “Why don’t you stay with Grandma? I’ll be right over there.”

displaying a poised smile.

“Sure.

and Jerome’s relationship is really getting better!”

of the aunts addressed Mikayla and asked, “When are you and Jerome planning on having kids? Perhaps

“Why the rush? Kay still has a long way to go. She’ll have kids when she’s ready. I’m

exchanging conversation and laughter, Wanda mentioned wanting to stroll in the garden. Mikayla then

they headed to the garden.

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

Mikayla said in a coquettish

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

that,

tapped