Chapter 455 Personal Chef

Upon hearing Leonard’s affirmation, Sonia felt as if her heart was settled after hearing his words and a surge of warmth coursed through her as she said, “Thank you for the compliments, Grandpa. Anyway, did you call me out of the blue because your expedition is ending?”

“Oh, it’s too soon for that. A large-scale expedition like this would take at least a year and a half before we can wrap things up. We’ve only just managed to clear out the passageway that leads to the tomb chamber and we won’t be studying the chamber until tomorrow. I called you up because I was wondering whether you could swing by the old house and mail me the archaeology journal I have in my study.”

“Oh, of course. When do you need it? Should I mail it over as soon as I find it?” she asked.

 

Leonard’s country house was, as per its namesake, out in the countryside. It would take a three-hour drive for her to get there, but if he was desperate for the journal, she could make the journey now and arrive at the house by nightfall.

“No, there’s no hurry. Just have it mailed over by this week; I’ll send you the address later,” he replied with a chuckle.

She nodded. “Got it. In that case, I’ll drive to the country house tomorrow.”

Following this, Sonia and Leonard continued to exchange their recent anecdotes before each reluctantly hung up the phone. Upon ending the call, she noticed Toby staring at her and she felt inexplicably compelled to elaborate, “That was my grandfather.”

“I know,” Toby said with a nod. “I never heard you mention your grandfather.”

bag. “My grandfather’s an archaeologist who spends a better part of the year exploring historical sites in remote areas. Plus, he tends to keep a low profile, so there is nothing much I can say

 

hummed in response. “What did he ask you to

on archaeology,” she frankly

knock came

only to see a doctor whom she had never met before standing there

for your check-up,” the nurse reminded Toby with a compassionate look thrown his

her as someone from the cardiology department and something flashed in his eyes as

leave so that the doctor could perform the check-up. She nodded in compliance and replied, “Okay. It’s getting late and I should return to

have plain, simple food for now,” the doctor interjected hastily, afraid that Toby might seize the chance to order food that would

Toby shot

doctor turned to look at the nurse for help as he was baffled by Toby’s sudden hostility. However, instead of empathy, the nurse gave an exaggerated eye-roll, as if to say, You should learn to read the room. Can’t you see how Mr. Fuller’s eyes lit up when this

between the doctor and the nurse and she couldn’t help but sputter as she said, “Well, whatever the doctor says goes. I’m sure your stomach will appreciate some hot chowder

then. It’s your call,” Toby replied as he retracted his icy gaze from the

married and it was her

bothered sampling it, regardless of how aromatic and enticing the dish had been. The scent of it lingered in the back of his memory, reminding him of what he had missed out

he desperately hoped that three years was enough time for him to try all the dishes Sonia had made for him back in the day. He could leave in peace if

pushed back before Toby could even begin to realize it, for the doctor

chowder and mincemeat pie, so Toby found solace in that. As of now, he had no choice but

of finality. “Alright, I’ll take my leave now. I’ll see

safe trip home,” Toby said, jerking his chin

closed the door behind

that he shed his friendly facade and resumed his usual cold indifference. “You may proceed,” he said in clear

the loose shirt on him to reveal the toned muscles of his

sight of this, the cardiologist pulled out his stethoscope and went on to

hand, opened the patient’s record book and

doing well for now, all things considered. As time goes on, it will begin to struggle to keep up with the rest of your body, and at that point, you’ll start to feel worn out and exhausted. You may also experience shortness of breath and you’ll find yourself having to dial back on rigorous forms of exercise. You have to stay away from all

his shirt to button it

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