Chapter 296

"As long as you like it, that's all that matters!" Edward let out a breath of relief, clearly pleased that the gifts landed well. He'd really worried the shopkeeper might've gone overboard—fancy stuff that'd end up tossed aside by his niece. Honestly, Hannah's daughter was like that. As elders, they just let it slide before. But now, with the comparison, Grace's daughter was clearly on another level—pretty, well-mannered, sweet-talking. Shame she only came back to Raventon two years ago. If she'd always been around, he wouldn't have even spared a glance at Hannah's kid. After all, pouring your heart out only to feel ignored—who'd like that? Alice matched her husband's smile, clearly just as satisfied. She'd worried too, afraid the gifts might seem too casual and offend Claire's family. The truth was, The Rusty Spoon owed a lot to the Fields family these last few years. Figured a thoughtful gift was the least they could do. Plus, Debbie had gone missing for over twenty years and been th