prawn was lifted to her mouth just before she entered the kitchen to collect utensils and plates. The couple was about to sit down for dinner when they heard the door open.
Nana had returned.
As she stepped inside, the aroma of the food filled the air, prompting her to ask, “Are you having dinner? Who cooked? It smells divine!”
Naturally, the old lady headed straight to the kitchen, emerging with a set of utensils and tableware. “Looks like I’m right on time for some delicious food,” she declared.
“Nana,” Serenity said, pulling out a chair for her before taking the bowl from her to serve her some soup.
Meanwhile, Zachary helped Grandma May by dishing out some couscous, knowing just the right amount to serve her.
“You weren’t home all day. Where did you go?” he asked.
Both Zachary and Serenity were attentive and caring, which brought joy to the old woman. Upon hearing his question, she replied, “Zack, please don’t use the word ‘wander.’ I was busy with serious business.”
Zachary picked up a piece of salmon, checking for tiny bones before placing it on Grandma May’s plate. “What serious business could you possibly have? Aren’t you just finding ways to trick other families’ precious daughters into marrying your foolish grandsons?”
She shot back without hesitation, “Wasn’t it your nana’s help that enabled you to marry Serenity?”
“Is it just my luck to have so many foolish grandsons, one more foolish than the next? Do they even know how to attract a girl? Do you think finding good matches for you all is easy?”
“Pfft-” Serenity couldn’t contain herself any longer and burst into laughter.
Only Grandma May had the courage to retort against Zachary like that. Each
Of the York family’s sons, one was a true leader among men; however, in their nana’s words, they became fools when it came to relationships, outdoing each other’s foolishness one after another.
“Nana, are you trying to make me laugh to the point of dying so you can inherit my flowers?” Serenity asked, chuckling.
Grandma May laughed as well and gently patted Serenity’s back. “Take it easy,” she said with a smile. “Don’t hurt your stomach from laughing.”