Chapter 240

Amanda said, "Since you won't let me buy you a house to repay your kindness, this is the only way I can show you my gratitude." Jasmine was touched and wanted to treat her to a meal. Amanda didn't hesitate and accepted Jasmine's offer, saying, "Sure. My grandson works nearby, so I'll have him join us." Jasmine smiled. "Sounds great." Joshua had left that morning for a business trip to Vrineburgh. When he received his grandmother's call, he smiled and said, "How about next time? I'm going to Vrineburgh on a week-long business trip." Amanda was a bit disappointed, though she knew her grandson was a workaholic and that there was no changing that. "Take care of yourself and don't overdo it," she reminded him. "I will. You take care, too, Grandma." After hanging up, she turned to Jasmine and sighed. "Well, my workaholic grandson is off on another business trip, so it's just us today," she said. Jasmine didn't mind at all. She and Penny had planned to take Amanda to a well-known so