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,"

the dishes. Besides,

out a documentary for us to watch

"Sounds good."

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

the dishes, Effie began

should we watch?" she muttered to

glanced

not suspecting a thing. "Grandma,

early sleeper and an early riser; it was a

voice, there was only the sound of strange,

thinking she

ID. Just as she was about

chillingly familiar voice cameget

the line. "Effie. It's

tightening

speak, Mitchell continued, "You're a smart woman. I'm

by now-your

words

answer was disturbingly light. "Lyman's

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