Whatever was said on the other end of the line brought a smile to Grandma’s face. She nodded. "Alright, I’ll be waiting for you."

The call ended quickly.

Chloe Reed then asked, "Grandma, what was that about?"

The old woman said with a smile, "Your mother has someone who comes to clean my place regularly. They went yesterday and found I wasn’t home, so she called today to ask about it. I told her I was here, and she said she wants to meet."

She was overjoyed. "Chloe, your mother hasn’t called me in a very long time."

A complicated feeling welled up inside Chloe Reed, but she couldn’t let it show on her face. "Okay," she said. "I’ll go with you."

"There’s no need." The old woman waved her hand. "You go to work. I’ll head back home after I see your mother."

"So soon?" Chloe couldn’t bear the thought of her leaving. "Stay here a few more days, Grandma. I’ve really missed you."

The old woman replied, "Then you can come visit me when you’re not busy. I’m not used to it here."

Chloe Reed hugged her grandmother, wheedling her to stay for a few more days.

But the old woman wouldn’t budge, so Chloe had no choice but to give up.

However, she didn’t go to work. She was going to stay with her grandmother to prevent Autumn Linton from saying anything she shouldn’t.

Chloe Reed took her grandmother directly to the Reed family home. Autumn Linton was home recuperating now, and her color was much better than before.

"Chloe, you’re back too."

Autumn Linton was very happy to see her.

"Mom, please sit."

Autumn Linton had a maid serve tea and fruit. Although she wore a smile, the sense of distance was still very apparent.

"Why didn’t you let me know you were coming? I would have sent someone to pick you up."

The old woman said, "I just came to see Chloe, and to get the sapphire earrings back."

Autumn Linton froze. "Chloe gave you the sapphire earrings?"

"Yes." The old woman nodded. "I’ve been looking for them. You knew that, didn’t you?"

Autumn Linton looked like she wanted to say something more, but Chloe Reed cut her off. "Where’s Dad?"

Hearing this, Autumn Linton glanced at her and saw the clear warning in her eyes. "He’s at the office," she said. "He went in early this morning but will be back for lunch."

Autumn Linton then turned to the old woman. "Mom, what would you like to eat? I’ll have the kitchen prepare something."

"There’s no need to prepare anything." The old woman shook her head. "I’m leaving in a little while."

Hearing this, Autumn Linton paused for a moment. "Why are you in such a hurry? You should stay for a few days."

But the old woman just smiled faintly. "I’m not used to it here. I’m more comfortable at home."

At that, Autumn Linton said nothing more.

Her gaze drifted, her thoughts unreadable.

Chloe Reed remained on high alert. ’Could she still be scheming to get the sapphire earrings?’

’The earrings are in Grandma’s hands now; she can’t possibly try to take them back!’

The old woman sat for a while, her eyes sweeping lightly over her surroundings. Looking at Autumn Linton’s less-than-enthusiastic expression, she seemed to have expected it all along.

After two cups of tea, she said, "It’s getting late. I’m going to head out."

"Mom, wait." Autumn Linton stopped her. "You should at least stay for a meal. Charles will be back soon, and if he finds out you came but didn’t eat, he’ll blame me again."

The old woman looked at her. "And what about you? Do you want me to stay?"

"I..." Autumn Linton hesitated, unable to answer for a moment.

The old woman let out a small laugh. "Autumn, do you really think I don’t know what you’re like? Acting is so tiring, so just stop."