Chapter 493

Mrs. Matilda Ackerley held Miles Ackerley's hand, eyeing him up and down with clear approval. "You've tanned a bit, but it actually makes you look more energetic." Miles touched his face. The sunburn had been hell at first. Now it just itched—probably about to peel. Once it did, he'd go back to looking pale again. Felicia Larkin rushed in, all excited: "Madam, Master Walter, young madam's back!" Matilda stood up in a flash. "Really?" These days, she'd practically started treating Leslie Green like a rare gem. As soon as Leslie walked in, Matilda greeted her with a big smile. "Leslie, you're back! We can serve dinner now. Hard day at school? I made your favorites tonight. There's even some spicy crayfish. If you don’t feel like peeling them, just tell me—I’ll do it for you." At this point, not even the grandkids could compete for her affection. Leslie was never one to play hard to get, and since Matilda had changed her attitude, she wasn’t about to hold a grudge. "Thanks, Grandma." A li