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 social

Jerome as she tried to discern something from his

composed. She couldn’t find

and Mikayla’s expressions

it figured out. You finally know

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

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Jerome!”

women continued to praise

sought to have

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

displaying a poised

“Sure.

and Jerome’s relationship is really getting better!”

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

a long way to go. She’ll have kids when she’s ready. I’m not old–fashioned, and I won’t force her.”

stroll in the garden. Mikayla then readily offered to accompany

they headed to the

tell me you’re avoiding having me as your Grandma?”

could I, Grandma?” Mikayla said

grandma, even if Jerome and I

say that, Kay.”

gently tapped

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