Chapter 56

Irene thought, "It's our first meeting, so I want to make a good impression." She decided it was best to reserve her judgment about Logan's family until she met them in person. She said, "Okay. Your dad and I will head into town for groceries. Are you still harvesting fruits? Why don't you bring your in-laws over now?" Lorraine replied, "Grandma wants to tour the orchards, so we'll return later. Plus, I have to prepare fruit baskets for Sonia's company. It's a busy day." Irene emphasized, "No matter how busy you are, you must spend time with your in-laws. There are plenty of workers at the orchards, so let them take care of those tasks." The orchards had a bountiful harvest this year, but Irene worried about selling all the fruits. Fortunately, Lorraine struck gold. With Sonia's help, she secured a large order that nearly sold out the early-season cherries, and another big order was on the way. Irene was good with numbers. Although she wasn't involved in Lorraine's business anymo