Chapter 537

It had been unusual for Juniper to ask Grace to help Rodrigo with the food delivery. After decades of service to the Jeffersons, Rodrigo would have arranged for additional help beforehand, if needed, rather than calling for Grace to assist. When Juniper suggested that Grace go downstairs, Grace was initially confused but quickly understood the underlying message—Juniper wanted her out of the room. Seeing Rodrigo arrive alone with a single food container confirmed her suspicions, so she asked him to pretend he had not seen her. Juniper and Peter were both relieved. Shortly after Ron left, Juniper hurriedly called Grace back up, urging her to come inside where it was warmer. Unfortunately, Grace ran into Ron in the lobby. "Grace, didn't you see Rodrigo bringing lunch upstairs?" Ron asked, having hoped to learn more about this young woman who had been so conveniently sent away. Grace smoothly replied, "I must have missed him." As Ron prepared to leave, Grace stepped forward to walk h