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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.

it,"

dishes. Besides, it's just loading the dishwasher-won't

then I'll pick out a documentary for us to

"Sounds good."

home, she wouldn't have let them use 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 for something to

we watch?" she

rang. She glanced at the screen-Grandma was

not suspecting a thing.

early riser; it was a habit she'd

familiar voice, there was only the sound of

frowned, thinking

caller ID. Just as she was about to

chillingly familiar voice cameget

the line. "Effie.

tightening around her

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

figured out by now-your grandmother is

Effie's words came out

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