Chapter 43

Joseph reluctantly picked up a rib, took a small bite, and found it surprisingly delicious. But he was a man who cared about his image, so after just one bite, he placed the rib at the edge of the bowl. After dinner, Nancy claimed to have a bit of a headache and went home with Liam. Joshua stayed a little while longer, chatting with the grandmother, before preparing to go home as well. "Grandmother, if there's nothing else, I'll be going home." Joshua said as he stood up from the sofa, also saying goodbye to Joseph and Melissa on the other side. He still had to go home and prepare lesson plans. Grandma Julia nodded and agreed "Go ahead." "Brother, I'll go with you" Joseph also immediately stood up from the sofa, ready to leave. Grandma Julia grabbed Joseph's arm "Joseph, you're not allowed to go, I need you to stay here with Melissa." she pouted, slightly unhappy. "But I still have work to do, I left my laptop with the company files at home. I forgot to bring it" Joseph explained despe