Chapter 238

"What other flavors are there besides the peach soda?" Oliver asked. Cora picked up a bottle of green apple soda and handed it to him. "How about this one for Mrs. Jefferson? It's refreshing." "Pick something else," he responded. He thought to himself that if Grace drank something refreshing, she might regain her rationality, and all his carefully laid plans could unravel. Cora then offered a grapefruit-flavored drink. "What about this, Mr. Jefferson?" "This one will do." After deliberately wasting some time outside, Oliver took both bottles and returned to his office. Grace quickly rushed over, her eyes filled with anticipation. "Darling, how did everything go?" she eagerly asked. "The misunderstanding has been cleared up," Oliver assured her. Grace exhaled in relief, patting her chest. "That's great." Oliver unscrewed one of the bottles and handed it to Grace. "Why don't you sit on the couch and wait for me a bit? Once I'm done, I'll take you out for a nice meal." Gr