Chapter 225

The Jefferson Residence covered a small area. Apart from the main building, there was a small detached building where Grandpa Ralph lived, separated by a large garden. The sky was still bright at this hour. Mable brought Howard to the garden for a casual stroll around. She asked, “How come I’ve never heard you talk about the fact that our families are friends?” Howard smiled faintly and answered, “When we first met, I didn’t know you were Agnes.” “What about later at the race track?” “I knew, then. I was going to tell you when you wanted to treat me to lunch, but I had something urgent and left.” Mable remembered that day. Speaking of which, Howard suddenly left that day because Blair was jealous and caused him trouble. Mable looked at Howard. After some thought, she said, “Uh, my grandpa doesn’t know I broke one of your brother’s fingers, right?” Howard smiled faintly. “Not yet.” ‘What does that mean?’ Mable thought. Howard explained, “Grandpa Ralph and my grandpa