“Millie, how are things back home? Did you visit Joan?”
“Home's a bit damp, but I'm well. I visited Joan and shared dinner at her place.
She eagerly awaits your return.”
Grandma's joy resonated through the phone.
“Tell her I'll be returning soon.”
After her conversation with Grandma, Millie dialed Marcus.
“Honey.” Marcus’ voice enveloped her as soon as the call connected. With a soft
clearing of her throat, Millie expressed, “I arrived around five in the afternoon. Are
you home?”
A warm chuckle echoed.
“I just arrived at my doorstep. Have you eaten?”
“Indeed, I have. Joan's skill in crafting bread results in delectable delights,” Millie
replied, her voice imbued with sweetness and happiness.
Under the embrace of the starlit sky and the gentle night breeze, Millie reveled in
the joy of sharing the same celestial canvas with her beloved.
Returning home alongside an angry Laurel, Roland bore the stains of mud.
Delia's surprise greeted their arrival.
“What happened, Laurel? Did you fall into a ditch?” she inquired, her gaze
sweeping over the muddy spectacle.
“I'm going to shower first,” Laurel said gloomily before retreating indoors.
With a glare, Delia reproached her son, her eyes wide with shock.
“You are a fool. Don't you know that the flowers at the door bring prosperity?
Look at what you've done! The flower bed is in shambles. I am exasperated with
you!”
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“I presented those flowers to your
impending daughter-in-law.
Criticizing me is uncalled for. Isn't
your daughter-in-law of greater
significance than the flowers?”
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“My daughter-in-law? Did she accept
your floral offering?” Delia questioned
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Roland waved his hand dismissively and said, “l am heading inside.”