Chapter 2556

Sylvia quickly said, "Grandma Winters, you've misunderstood. I'm just a friend of Mr. Winters."

"Oh?" The old woman's reaction was a bit slow.

Eugene didn't bother to explain, just smiled and changed the subject. "Sylvia and I haven't eaten yet. Do you have anything good for us to eat?"

A woman in her forties walked over and greeted them warmly. "Young Master, you're here?"

"Dora!" Eugene called out in greeting.

"You and this lady haven't eaten yet? I'll go make something for you right away,"

Dora said, already turning toward the kitchen.

"No need to make anything fancy!" Sylvia protested quickly.

Eugene smiled at her, his expression gentle. "We're both starving, so just something simple will do. Dora's seafood pasta is the best in the whole city- would you mind making us two bowls?"

"Of course! I'll get started right now!" Dora hurried off to the kitchen.

in a soft, patient voice. Sometimes her words

would turn to Sylvia and ask, "Where's your home,

"She's from far away. She's living here in the city

moment before she smiled again. “Well, then don't go back. Stay here in the


was low and kind, as if

still working on winning her over. Once she says yes, I'll bring her home for you as your

a look.

just smiled warmly, her eyes

suddenly noticed the bruise on Eugene's face. Concerned, she reached up

sit your father

again?" s

with

and still tripping over yourself," she chided softly, but her tone was full of affection. "Let Dora boil an egg for you later-put it

do!" Eugene

Dora called from the dining room, "Young Master, Ms. Jarvis, dinner's

your meal," Grandma Winters

in a bit!" Eugene promised, leading Sylvia to the dining


frames and furniture, a checkered tablecloth, and a vase of bright yellow daffodils

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