Chapter 242

Elaine had always been pretty good at cooking—except for those occasional off days. Coincidentally, the times she cooked for the family just happened to be her off days. What they were tasting now? This was her usual level. Other people would kill for a home-cooked meal like this, and these guys? Sitting there, making faces like they're doing her a favor by eating. Halfway through the meal, Oliver suddenly piped up, "Uncle, Aunt, there's a parent-teacher meeting at school tomorrow." Before he could say more, Milton jumped in, "If you're both busy, I can step in." "Morning or afternoon?" Marcus asked right after. "Three in the afternoon," Oliver replied. Elaine was actually curious about what a school meeting was like—sounded fun. But, clearly, no one cared about what she had to say. Before she could speak, Marcus was already nodding, "I can make time." What?! Elaine was caught totally off guard. Marcus actually volunteered to go? That alone felt fishy. And somehow, that settled it. No