Chapter 1644
"Ah, you've troubled your grandmother again."
"It's what we should do. She said that when she feels a little better, she'll come visit you."
"No need for that," he replied. "Your grandmother's not young anymore, and her health isn't great. Don't let her travel back and forth like that. It'll wear her out."
Patrick exchanged a few words back and forth with Scott but showed no sign of accepting the gift he held. Maria noticed Scott's respectful stance and rose from her seat, taking the gift from his hands. "Scott, please thank your grandmother for us. We appreciate her kindness."
"I will, grandmother," Scott replied.
Maria nodded and placed the gift to the side, then turned to Naomi, taking her hand. "Naomi, come, keep me company for a while."
Naomi already sensed her grandfather’s disapproval of Scott when he interrupted her earlier. Now, his attitude confirmed her suspicions. She anticipated this response—it was only the beginning, after all.
Maria’s invitation pulled her out of
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