Chapter 226

"How long has it been since the two of us had a proper talk?" Stephanie asked. She had waited for Helena by the door at the Johnson residence, and the moment she saw the latter, she affectionately linked arms with her. Helena smiled and gave the back of her hand a gentle pat. "You've just returned to Jewls not long ago. I figured that you'd have your hands full, so I didn't want to bother you." "Now that just makes it sound like we're strangers. Your visits are always a joy, never a disturbance. From now on, let's meet up more often. We're not going anywhere else anyway." Helena laughed softly in agreement. "Of course. Just don't get tired of seeing me when I start showing up too often. "Oh, by the way, are you really not going to attend the banquet in a few days?" She had come that day to talk about that. "I've been thinking about it, and I'm not so sure it's appropriate." Stephanie shook her head. "You've watched Ria grow up, so you're practically like her mother. She's my daugh