Mavis shook her head, indicating she was already full.
Gabrielle sensed the tension between them and took it upon herself to change the subject.
"Have you noticed how cold it's been at night lately? It's weird. I was perfectly fine with my blanket the night before, but it was freezing just now. Feels like someone's blowing cold air on me," she remarked.
Mildred gave her a covert kick.
Gabrielle did not catch on to Mildred's intention.
In fact, she was slightly annoyed.
"Grandma, why did you suddenly kick me?"
Mildred was exasperated.
What a dense girl!
"Just felt like it," Mildred grumbled.
Then, she hobbled upstairs with her cane.
Nathaniel and Mavis exchanged a glance, both understanding what was really happening.
It was not the night getting colder. Mildred had turned on the air conditioning, hoping to improve their relationship.
Mavis felt even more uneasy.
Mildred was surely going to great lengths for this…
Gabrielle muttered, "What's up with Grandma? She was fine, but now she's storming off. Did I say something wrong?"
Nathaniel and Mavis shook their heads, pretending not to fully grasp the situation, leaving Gabrielle scratching her head in confusion.
…
Sheena had been absent-minded the entire day.
Elliot noticed something was bothering her and gently probed during dinner.
Sheena nodded, deciding not to hide it from him.
"I've been thinking about something lately. Do you think Asher and Adora being bullied at school might have something to do with us?"
"Hmm? Like how?"
"Well, Asher and Adora are exceptionally talented, and they don't shy away from showing it. Maybe their success has stirred jealousy, and maybe we should reveal our identities publicly?" Sheena explained.
They had been legally married for nearly six years but had not held a wedding ceremony.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson)
The novel is too abusive it spoils the joy of reading it. I hate the punishment part between sheena and Eliot....