Chapter 6 Author:Jean Song Hendrix returned just before dinner.
Ophelia was naturally all smiles when she saw her grandson.
She held Hendrixs hand and asked him about his day.
Look at you.
Youve lost weight again, Ophelia said with displeasure.
How is it that youve gotten even thinner after getting married? How has your wife been taking care of you? Her criticism was directed at Noelle.
Before Noelle could respond, Sandra spoke up, Grandma Ophelia, please dont scold Noelle.
Shes been very busy lately.
I heard she has another comic that is about to be published.
Didnt you notice that shes also lost a lot of weight? I felt so bad for her when I saw her yesterday.
Sandras words seemed to be in Noelles defense, but something about them felt off.
Of course, only Noelle could fully grasp the hidden jab in them.
After hearing what Sandra said, Ophelias displeasure deepened.
Bah, comics! Those worthless things cant even be called art.
You Ophelia was about to lecture Noelle when Hendrix interrupted her, Can we eat now? Hendrix, you Ophelia began, but Beatrice stepped in and cut her off, Mom, Hendrix is a grown man.
He knows how to take care of himself.
Since she put it that way, Ophelia could only swallow her reproaching words.
She then turned to Sandra and said, Sandy is always the bestso sensible and caring.
If only… Ophelias voice trailed off because she realized she was about to say something inappropriate again.
Beatrice changed the topic swiftly, saying, Noelle, are your parents still abroad? Yes.
Its not very convenient for Sandra to stay at your place for such a long time.
I think it would be better for her to stay here for a while.
After all, didnt you just say you wanted to spend more time with my mom, Sandra? As soon as Beatrice made that suggestion, Sandras expression faltered.

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I Beatrice didnt give her a chance to object.
She went on, Besides, Ive found a few promising young men for you.
This would be the perfect opportunity for you to get acquainted with them.
Thats not necessary, Sandra muttered, her eyes beginning to redden.
But before she could say more, Ophelia interjected, Sandra is still young.
Her parents arent exactly in a rush to marry her off, either.
Thats not true.
Matilda and I spoke about this before.
She asked me to help introduce some good prospects to her.
Recently, Ive come across I dont want to! Sandra shrieked.
Her shrill voice startled everyone in the room.
Sandra realized that she had reacted too strongly.
She bit her lip and added, I… I dont want to think about marriage just yet.
Beatrice didnt say another word.
She merely narrowed her eyes as she studied Sandra.
Sandra couldnt bring herself to meet Beatrices gaze.
So, she turned to Hendrix instead.
Rix, I… I dont want to consider marriage right now.
Help me… Rix, huh? Noelle scoffed inwardly.
She felt a sudden urge to laugh upon hearing that nickname.
But before the smile could reach her lips, she heard Hendrixs response.
He said, If Sandra isnt ready yet, then lets leave it for now.
Well discuss this another time, Mom.