After hanging up the phone, I grew a little curious.
Who could be coming?
Not long after that, Keith arrived with some desserts and groceries.
When he saw the books placed on top of the coffee table in the living room, he asked, "Are you preparing t o sit for some sort of exam, Mrs. Grant?”
I nodded. "I plan to take the bar exam. I think it's probably because I'm older now that my brain doesn't remember things as fast as it used to, so I have to race against time to learn all these things."
Keith was stunned. "You're too humble, Mrs. Grant. I think you have a very high IQ and can contend with M r. Grant."
Oh?
He knew how to butter someone up now!
I could not help but laugh. "I can't believe these words are coming out of the mouth of a cold and lofty man like you, Keith. That's an improvement."
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No matter how contorted Keith's face had become, I went to the kitchen in very good spirits.
I must admit that being praised was indeed a very joyous thing.
When Theo came back, Munchkin was currently coming downstairs with Snowy in his arms. He ran over and threw himself into Theo's arms. "Where are m y toys, Theo?"
"Go get them from Keith." Theo patted his head." They're all with him."
Munchkin cheered and went to find Keith.
Theo entered the kitchen and held me from behind, saying gently, "This is the happiness I envisioned. Us, Munchkin, a family."
I chuckled. "Who's coming over later?"
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