Chapter 111

“Alright Cornelia took off her coat, rolled up her sleeves, and prepared to grill the meat.

But Marcus beat her to it and took over the grilling He picked up the tongs and placed the sliced beef on the grill, one piece at a time. “You always take care of me, so today, you just sit

back and enjoy

Corneta quickly said, President Hartley, I can’t let you do that”

“You’re my wife, why not?” Marcus interrupted in time Cornelia thought he was worried about her letting something slip, so she didn’t think much of it

Old Mr. Abner laughed, “You two have an interesting way of addressing each other. If I didn’t know better, I’d think she was your subordinate”

Cornela was speechless

just Marcus’s

smiled, “Old Mr. Abner, she’s

are protecting your wife?” Old Mr. Abner picked up the wine jug and poured

raised his glass, “Thank you for your blessings”

no choice but

the toast, Marcus cut the grilled meat into small pieces and placed

eat, Cornelia

Mr. Abner, being older, couldn’t eat much usually. But seeing Cornelia enjoying her meal,

eating and drinking, chatting as they ate. Through their conversation, Cornelia learned that Marcus had gotten lost as

who were sixty–four years apart in age, had became close friends ever

Old Mr. Abner’s only child had passed away due to illness the year

smile that he understood his granddaughter’s busy work schedule and couldn’t come home often, but Cornelia didn’t miss the hint

said this.

telling her to take care of herself and not to be

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