Chapter 328

That evening at dinner, Stacy appeared at the table with half her face swollen and red. She let her hair down to cover it and kept her head lowered the entire time. When she spoke, she barely lifted her head, projecting the image of a quiet, gracious young lady. Kenny sat right beside her, and she didn't dare breathe too heavily. When the meal began, Calvin appeared at the table, though he didn't look very well. The atmosphere among the Lockmans felt a bit heavy. Fortunately, nothing went wrong. Both families kept things civil, with no tricks or hidden agendas, so there wasn't much drinking. After the family dinner, Calvin and Jessica stepped away from the crowd and walked onto the lawn to help with their digestion. "Jess, I'm sorry for putting you all through this," Calvin said, feeling guilty. He hadn't slept well these past few days. The entire situation had been difficult for everyone, and he felt responsible. "Grandpa, we don't feel aggrieved at all," Jessica said, smiling.