Chapter 1299

"Is he leaving? Where is he headed?" Abigail asked with a calm voice, smiling at Johann. "You usually say we shouldn't talk about him. What made you mention him today?" She paused, then added, "We're not together anymore. His life has nothing to do with me now." Johann could not tell if Abigail was truly confused or just acting. He studied her expression, then offered her his smartphone. "Why don't you check out the news on the phone?" he said gently. But Abigail did not even glance at the phone, nor did she take it from him. "I'm really hungry. Can we have lunch first?" she said, changing the subject. Johann noticed her evasion, her reluctance to deal with the news. He felt a growing concern for her. Abigail sat at the dining table and started on a plate of pork belly stir-fry mashed potatoes. "Grandpa, this German delicacy, pork belly stir-fry, from Ms. Mosby is so good. It's just as tender as Grandma's was. Give it a try," she said with a smile. Ms. Mosby, their neighbor Lydia M