Chapter 1719

Joanne stood up and said, "Aunt Emily, please sit. I'll go help Mom cook something for you." Emily shook her head and replied, "Absolutely not. Can't I spoil my daughter a little? Besides, I've been meaning to show off my cooking skills." Helena laughed and happily let her into the kitchen. And so, the three women worked together cleaning vegetables, preparing dishes, and chatting as they went. The atmosphere in the kitchen was joyful. Meanwhile, Jack stayed outside with Quintis and Jeffrey to talk. Soon after, the food was ready. Everyone gathered around the table to eat, and the mood was warm and relaxed. That evening, Helena set up the cleanest room in the house for Emily and Quintis. Thanks to the money Jack had earned over the years, the house had been fully renovated. There were now more rooms than before, just enough to comfortably host their guests. Jeffrey, Jack, and Quintis took a walk together through the suburbs. The redevelopment was in full swing, with demolition