Chapter 601

Grace scooted forward in her chair so that her feet could touch the ground. "It's normal now, right?" Still doubtful, Oliver said, "After dinner, I'll use a ruler from home to measure your height. Let's see if you're calcium-deficient or your legs have shrunk." "Darling, you don't believe me!" Oliver looked at Grace's legs, convinced that they did look shorter. Soon, four chefs from the Jefferson family finished preparing all the dishes Grace had ordered, setting them on the table. Grace picked up her fork and insisted Oliver dined with her. "Eating alone is lonely; it even kills my appetite." Oliver was strict about his diet, so he told a housekeeper, "Go get my dad." Before long, Peter arrived grumbling as usual. After dinner, Oliver rummaged through the storage room and found a ruler. He asked Grace to stand against the wall, marking her height with a pencil as he measured. Full from dinner, Peter was wandering around to digest his food. When he spotted the couple doing wh