Chapter 100: Closing the Distance

The next day, as Eliana descended the stairs, she found Chase had already returned with breakfast, laying a feast across the table. "Are you feeling extra generous today? You've got a whole table of breakfast treats." Chase set the bowl in front of her, "It's on me, dig in." This was Grandpa's call, and he couldn't defy it, so he complied. Eliana eyed the spread of pastries and picked one with an appealing look, taking a bite, "Delicious." "Then have more," Chase said, not looking up from his phone as he sat nearby. Unbeknownst to her, Eliana was the main attraction as Chase secretly recorded her enjoying the meal. He then sent the video to Grandpa. "Your granddaughter-in-law is enjoying the breakfast you prepared. Are you happy now?" Gregory responded with a satisfied smiley and replied, "I'm really looking forward to having a home-cooked meal with you two tonight." "Got it, but remember, you promised to return to New York quietly after dinner tonight," Chase reminded, refer