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.”

her hands, “There’s no need, Mrs. Hann. I’ll leave now. You all have a good chat. I’ll clean up the house as soon as possible

a bit moved. He patted her arm and

and said quietly, “It’s my duty.”

everyone goodbye and

had left, the atmosphere hadn’t lightened up.

grandparents seemed

made her feel like she had intruded into a strange

no intention of moving back to

at Celeste. “Celeste, help yourself. Our family doesn’t have any

paused, then said softly. “Understood, Uncle.”

Hann was taken aback. He turned to Old Mr. Hann and said,

was a bit

Hann grumbled, “You’re taking advantage of the

“Why doesn’t it

“She called me first.

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