Chapter 378

It was almost time to eat, and I needed to get back to my wife. "You're finally home after so long. Stay for a meal," Grandma said. It was obvious that she was trying to stall for time. I took a step back and distanced myself from her. "Grandma, my wife is waiting for me at home. Now, how do I take everything back with me?" Grandma took a deep breath and tried to suppress her anger as she looked at me. Her eyes that always used to seem so clear now had a hint of weariness to them. She had been under a lot of stress lately. "I'll have Frankie sort everything out and send it to you," she said. "How long will that take?" I had no interest in haggling over a bit of money. Grandma tapped her cane on the floor in frustration. "Are you really determined to sever ties with the Joplin family?" "Didn't I make myself clear enough?" I spread my hands wide, but Grandma was too serious and insisted on a reason. "Grandma, I'll still be your grandson. It's just that from now on, whatever happe