Chapter 1897

Mavis could not help but smile as she replied, "Grandma, I had something urgent come up and went to a cafe. I'm on my way back now, about ten minutes away. What delicious food did you make?" Mildred was relieved and warmly replied, "Lots of your favorites! Hurry back." "Okay." After hanging up, Mildred's enthusiasm waned a bit. She stared at the table full of dishes, her back aching slightly. It had been a long time since she had cooked so much, and it was taking a toll on her. Gabrielle had tried several times to persuade Mildred to take a break, but fueled by some unknown determination, she insisted on preparing this meal. She kept her eyes on the food, and Gabrielle noticed her expression. "Grandma, you seem a bit down. What's wrong?" Mildred sighed, "Do you think Mae came home because she wasn't feeling well?" Gabrielle thought for a moment and shook her head, "Doesn't really seem like it." "An unwell person wouldn't go out to handle urgent matters. She's lyin