Chapter 160

Claire had never experienced such thoughtful care in her twenty-three years of life. The sudden affection, as if she were a cherished treasure, left her both flustered and touched, her nose tingling with the urge to cry.

Suppressing her emotions, she said, "Grandma, Mr. Foster hasn't arrived yet. Let's wait for him."

Aberdeen waved her hand dismissively. "We don't need to wait for that rascal. If Claire is hungry, we should eat first."

Sean overheard and chuckled helplessly. "Looks like I'm no longer Grandma's favorite."

Aberdeen shot him a playful look. "Oh, you actually showed up. I thought you weren't hungry anymore."

Sean had just wanted to rid himself of the lingering smell of smoke, knowing that Claire, with her delicate constitution, couldn't stand it.

"Alright, my mistake," Sean conceded without argument. Just as he was about to sit opposite Claire, Aberdeen firmly pulled him to sit beside her.

exchanged a glance,

might feel awkward,

to Claire's plate until it resembled

to help, "Grandma, if you give her any more, she won't have

half of the food from Claire's plate to

a gentle smile. "Eat more; you're too

my grandson has finally figured out how to

turned as red as an apple, and she lowered her head to

to her and Sean on Claire's other side. Grace and May sat across, occasionally adding more food to

a bit overwhelmed by their enthusiasm, but her heart was warmed by the kindness surrounding her. It was the most delicious

clear the table, but Grace and

"Miss Claire, you've just been discharged

agreement, "Yes, Miss Claire, we'll handle this. You go relax in the living

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