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.”

thought she had misheard him when Jerome

addressed her that way, even in

gaze on Jerome as she tried to

remained composed. She couldn’t find anything inappropriate.

and Mikayla’s

figured out. You finally know how to treat Kay right!”

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

2/3

Jerome!”

women continued to praise Mikayla.

uncles sought to have a

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

displaying a poised

“Sure.

and Jerome’s relationship is really getting better!”

are you and Jerome planning on having kids?

to go. She’ll have kids when she’s ready. I’m not old–fashioned, and

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

they headed to the garden.

a while since you last gave me a call. Don’t tell me you’re avoiding having me as your Grandma?” Wanda

Grandma?” Mikayla said in a

said it before. You’d still be my grandma, even

that, Kay.”

gently tapped Mikayla’s

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