Janis seemed very pleased and handed another bag to Celeste. “Celeste, this is a gift I prepared for our first meeting. Your dad didn’t tell me you’d be meeting them so soon, so it was a bit rushed. I hope you don’t mind.”

Celeste was a bit surprised and tried to refuse, “There’s no need for that, Mrs. Janis.

Janis replied softly, 7 was a good friend of your mother’s. I’m happy that you’re alive and well. This gift is a token of my affection. I hope you won’t

refuse.”

Celeste was a bit choked up, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

In the end, it was Hiram who said, “Celeste, just accept it. Consider it a blessing from an elder.”

Celeste had no choice but to accept the gift and politely thank Janis.

Old Mrs. Hann stared at Janis for a moment, then turned to her son and said, “Sheldon, set another place at the table.”

good chat. I’ll clean up the house as soon as possible

moved. He patted her arm and

said quietly, “It’s my

goodbye and left.

had left, the atmosphere hadn’t lightened up.

that her grandparents

were polite, they made her feel like she had intruded

intention of moving back to

smiled at Celeste. “Celeste, help yourself. Our family doesn’t have any complicated rules, so

said softly. “Understood, Uncle.”

Old Mr. Hann and

was a bit

Hann grumbled, “You’re taking advantage of the situation!

Hann looked innocent, “Why doesn’t it count?”

me first. Last week

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