Chapter 1033
Marcus didn’t play peacemaker, just passed a beef patty to Cornelia, “Old Abner got this especially for you. Give it a whirl, see if you like it.”
Cornelia took a bite, “This must be real beef. Tastes great.”
Marcus asked, “Is there fake beef?”
Cornelia replied, “Some places make beef patties using horse meat. They pass off low-grade stuff as high-grade beef. Doesn’t taste a thing like beef. But of course, they don’t charge as much as real beef.”
Marcus gave Cornelia another beef patty, “Then have a bit more today.”

Cornelia looked up, “How long are those two old men going to bicker?”
Marcus answered, “That’s just their way of showing they care for each other. Don’t mind them, let them have at it.”
Mr. Augustine turned to them, “You’re heartless. We’re arguing, yet you’re happily eating.”
Marcus laughed, “You always quarrel when you meet, and miss each other when you don’t. I’m used to it.”
Old Mr. Abner said, “Just because you’re used to it, you can ignore us? Let’s stop arguing. Or they’ll both start laughing at us.”
Mr. Augustine passed a pork chop to Old Abner, “Here’s the grilled pork chop you like. Try it, is it as good as the one your wife made?”
Old Abner replied, “My wife made the best grilled pork chop in the world. It’s just a shame I can’t have it anymore.”
Mr. Augustine patted Old Abner’s back, “Everyone has their time to go. It’s just a matter of sooner or later. She was with you for decades. You should be content. Unlike
me…”
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