The moment Dileon and Teddy left, Henrick’s face resumed its normal expression. He smiled at Malorie, asking, “How have you been, Mom? Have you been taking the supplements I bought you?”

Malorie nodded at him. “I’ve been well. And this must be… Sannie?”

Arielle immediately felt Malorie’s sharp gaze piercing her face as the latter openly scrutinized her.

She knew at once that this woman before her eyes was not going to be easy to get along with.

Nevertheless, she quickly flashed a radiant smile at her and answered in a sweet voice, “Yes, Grandma, I’m Sannie.”

“Mmm.” Malorie nodded curtly as she walked around Arielle in a circle, scanning her from head to toe, at the same time muttering, “Your looks indeed resemble that dead mother of yours. Hopefully, your fate and temper are nothing like hers.”

Arielle’s hands immediately balled into fists under the sleeves of her coat as she struggled to suppress her rising fury.

Taking in a deep breath, she forced herself to maintain the same pleasant smile as she responded, “Thanks for your concern, Grandma, but I’ve always been in good health.”

“It’s good that you’re healthy.” Malorie narrowed her

ideal for childbirth. You need to put on some weight. Look at you, barely

on Arielle’s face was beginning to

machines in this old

the reason for Henrick’s

her reaction perfectly, she turned toward him with a helpless

work well on Henrick, who

Let’s not terrify her just yet. Anyway, we’ve been traveling

“Look at me and think of how old I am! Were you really expecting me to cook for you? Guess

too!

retorted, “Well, I suggested hiring a live-in

turned the idea

can we hire a live-in cook

words instantly caused Henrick

you grow up in the countryside? Can you cook? Or are you

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