Chapter 776 Persuade Him to Return to the Family

Alice did notice me. Her expression changed slightly, and she whispered softly in Madam Young's ear, "Grandma, I'll take the baby for a walk by the pond to see the fish." Madam Young turned her head, saw us, and her face softened with affection. She smiled at Alice, nodding slightly. As Alice left with the child, Madam Young's gaze followed them out of the courtyard. It was evident that Madam Young liked the child very much. Once the two of them had left, Madam Young waved to me with a somewhat forced smile. "Yvette, come here. It's been years since I last saw you. Come, let me have a look at you." Her affectionate demeanor might have made others feel sentimental, but I felt nothing but calmness. I walked over to the stone bench where she was sitting and smiled at her. "Grandma, how have you been lately?" She sighed softly. "Just an old bag of bones, ready to return her maker. I heard you've been back in the country for some time. If I hadn't invited you today, you probably wouldn