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Chapter 406

Grandma always worried about how hard they worked, so she usually prepared hearty meals for them-rich, comforting dishes meant to fill them up after a long day. But after a while, even the best comfort food can start to feel heavy.

That's why, every now and then, switching things up with a lighter meal was a welcome change, and Lyman actually enjoyed it.

He said, "Next time I know Grandma's out at church for prayers, I'll get home early and cook dinner."

Effie replied, "No worries. If you're free, you cook; if I'm free, I'll cook. No need to make it anyone's job."

"Alright," Lyman agreed.

"This is really good," he said to Effie with a smile.

Effie knew her own cooking skills and felt a little embarrassed. "This is about as

good as I get, but if you actually like my food, I'll try to learn more."

Lyman shook his head. “You don't have to. It's already great. Everyone has things they're good at. You don't have to be perfect at everything."

Effie nodded. "Mm."

When they finished eating, Lyman started clearing the plates.

do it," Effie

You cooked, so let me handle the dishes. Besides, it's just

“Alright, then I'll pick out a

"Sounds good."

the dishwasher. Like many older folks, she was used to being frugal-doing things the hard way, almost like making life difficult

care of the dishes, Effie began browsing

watch?" she muttered

phone rang. She glanced at

answered instantly, not suspecting a thing. "Grandma,

was always an early sleeper and an early riser; it was

there was only the sound of strange, heavy

frowned, thinking

misread the caller ID. Just as she was about to ask

chillingly familiar voice cameget

line. "Effie.

tightening around her

she could speak, Mitchell continued,

out by now-your grandmother is with

you want?" Effie's words came out through gritted

disturbingly light. "Lyman's with you, isn't