Chapter 1823

Back at the Nicholls residence, Gabrielle and Marius were already waiting. When Mildred got out of the car, Gabrielle ran over and hugged her tightly. "Grandma, you're finally back! I've been thinking about you every day!" Mildred playfully tapped Gabrielle's nose. "Young lady, don't try to fool me. If you missed me so much, why didn't you come to visit?" Gabrielle stuck out her tongue, feeling a little guilty. "Oh, I wanted to, but I was so busy with things here that I couldn't find the time." "If you think I don't know your tricks, you're wrong. Trying to fool me, are you?" Mildred chuckled, then turned to Marius. "Marius, you've lost weight again. Has Nate been giving you a hard time?" Hearing Mildred mention him again, Nathaniel's expression darkened. Marius quickly explained, "No, Grandma. I've been busy with a new project. Nate's been handling the company, and he's the one working the hardest." "Alright, Grandma, let's not stand outside any longer. I've prepar