Chapter 256

Old Mr. Blackwell and Old Mr. McCarthy were pretty much seasoned foodies—they'd come all the way to Raventon just for Claire, mainly to taste her cooking. Now, staring at the dishes already laid out on the table, they weren't at all bothered by what Hannah had just said. They just smiled politely, clearly more focused on when they could dig in. "We're just two old fogeys lucky enough to catch a good meal," Old Mr. McCarthy chuckled. "This kind of food's a rare treat. Who knows when that girl'll get tired and stop cooking?" The two old men weren't offended in the slightest, but their comment made things awkward for the hosts. Especially for Grace Hughes—her younger sister's words had already made her feel pretty embarrassed. "You both flatter us too much. It's not about us doing you a favor—it's an honor for Debbie to cook for you. As long as you two enjoy eating, she'll definitely keep at it. We're just hoping you'll stay a few more days," she said with a smile, quickly taking the serv