Chapter 1821

Mavis was puzzled. Was it the lively old lady Gabrielle mentioned? Mavis suddenly felt a wave of nervousness. After all, she was finally meeting Nathaniel's grandmother, a very important figure in the Nicholls family. She anxiously fidgeted with the hem of her coat, unsure what to expect. Should she prepare something for her first meeting with Mildred? With her experience and status, Mildred had likely seen all sorts of gifts. Mavis doubted that something as mundane as gold or jewelry would impress her, and she did not have the money for anything extravagant anyway. This thought made Mavis even more uneasy. How could she make a good impression? Her darting gaze betrayed her nervousness, and it was hard for Nathaniel to miss how tense she was. "Don't worry. Grandma is very easygoing. She won't make things difficult for you." Despite his comforting words, Nathaniel was unsure if the playful old lady would decide to test Mavis. Mavis bit her lip, staying silent f