Dean jumped in, siding with his grandson, “Balfour, you’re spot on! Xenia, you scared off my savior here, aren’t you going to apologize to her?”

Xenia was a proud woman. There was no way she’d apologize to a young girl like Ellinor.

But Dean had spoken. She had to listen, right?

With all her extensive knowledge and experience, she knew she needed to suck it up sometimes to get things done. She’d wait for the right moment to deal with Ellinor.

So, Xenia forced a smile and said politely, “Ms. Mendoza, I apologize. I didn’t realize your importance earlier and was disrespectful.”

Ellinor smiled back, “It’s okay. I know it wasn’t intentional. No one told you I was the guest today.”

Xenia’s smile froze. What was this girl implying?

Was she hinting that Xenia wasn’t important enough to be informed about the guest?

kid had some tricks up her sleeve.

was any double meaning in Ellinor’s words. If there

relieved to see Ellinor’s expression lighten up.

to a chair, pulled it out

daughter, Ellinor didn’t refuse Balfour’s kind gesture and naturally walked over to sit down.

next to Alyssa, which was usually occupied by

her spot. She nearly

sit next to Grandma. That was too much! Ellinor was

sat down, Balfour pulled out another

a chicken wing with her

you, Grandma Alyssa. But there’s so much

asked the kitchen to prepare a variety. Feel free to

be shy! Eat whatever you like, and

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