Chapter 1702

Meredith's gaze softened as she looked at Sheldon, her expression filled with tenderness, as though she was seeing someone else through him. "Mrs. Foster?" Maeve's voice broke the silence, drawing Meredith back from her thoughts. She turned toward Maeve and Zion with a faint smile. "I got lost in my thoughts. Please, sit down. I'll prepare some refreshments." With that, Meredith disappeared into the kitchen, rummaging through the refrigerator. Maeve glanced at Sheldon, her mind caught on Meredith's unfinished words. She wondered what was she going to say. It wasn't the first time Meredith had looked at Zion and seemed to call him by another name. "I'm so glad you both could come today," Meredith said as she returned with a tray of refreshments, placing them before Maeve and Zion. Finally, she set a gingerbread cookie in front of Sheldon. Maeve froze for a moment, her eyes fixed on the meringue. It was something that seemed more suitable for a child. "You've never liked