Chapter 257

Rachel, worried about Shirley and Benjamin, asked, "Did you two argue again?" Benjamin had planned to have lunch with them, but he came downstairs with a stern expression and left. Rachel figured they must have had another argument. Shirley shook her head. "No, we didn't argue." "Then why did he leave all of a sudden?" Rachel pressed. Shirley didn't answer. Rachel tried again. "Will he be at the naming ceremony tomorrow?" Shirley shrugged. "It's his choice." If Benjamin wanted to come, he would. If not, no one could make him. Rachel frowned. They were clearly giving each other the silent treatment, yet Shirley said they hadn't argued? Since Shirley wasn't willing to talk, Rachel didn't press the heavy topic any further. She shifted the conversation. "Grandmom's already on the plane. She'll arrive late tonight. James and the others will get here tomorrow around noon." "Why didn't Grandmom come back with Uncle James and the others?" Shirley asked. There was no real need for he