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,"

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

pick out a documentary for us to

"Sounds good."

dishwasher. Like many older folks, she was used to being frugal-doing

dishes, Effie began browsing for

watch?" she

her phone rang. She glanced at the screen-Grandma

not suspecting a

an early sleeper and an early riser; it was a habit she'd

instead of Grandma's familiar voice, there was only the sound of strange,

frowned, thinking she

the caller ID. Just as she

chillingly familiar voice cameget

line. "Effie.

tightening around

could speak, Mitchell continued,

by now-your grandmother

you want?" Effie's words came out through

answer was disturbingly light. "Lyman's

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