Shattered Vows: Call Me Auntie Now novel Chapter 359

The old house was located on the east end of the village, about a five-minute walk from where they parked. It wasn't far.

Soon, Quinn led Leo through the courtyard gate.

The small yard was clean and rustic, its slate-paved floor swept entirely spotless. Shrubs of jasmine and hydrangeas grew along the edges, planted at the elderly woman's request.

On the left side of the yard stood a pomegranate tree, its lush branches currently heavy with fruit that looked like little red lanterns.

Dappled sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting swaying shadows across the ground.

On the right was a vegetable patch brimming with seasonal produce—eggplants, green peppers, tomatoes, and okra.

A large open space next to the vegetable patch was fenced off with wooden pickets, serving as a coop where a dozen or so free-range chickens leisurely paced about.

Quinn felt completely surrounded by the crisp, clean air unique to the countryside.

No wonder old Mrs. Hayes insisted on coming back here to recover; compared to the noise of the city, it was infinitely more comfortable and relaxing.

Old Mrs. Hayes had just finished checking on the soup the helpers were simmering and the authentic farm-to-table dishes being prepared. As she wheeled herself out of the kitchen and saw Quinn and the others at the gate, her eyes instantly lit up.

"Quinn!"

"Leo!"

"You're finally here!"

A helper pushed the wheelchair forward, and the elderly woman immediately grabbed Quinn's hand, her face full of affection.

When her gaze landed on little Leo, her smile grew so wide she couldn't close her mouth.

"Oh, my precious great-grandson! This little guy really does look different every single day. I haven't seen you in a while, and you've grown taller again!"

Leo used to be timid and afraid of strangers, but now he was sweet and confident. "Hi, Great-Grandma!"

The elderly woman's heart melted completely, her eyes crinkling into deep, joyous folds.

She turned to Dante, who had followed closely behind, and said cheerfully:

"Dante, stop burying yourself in work all day. Look at this place—there's plenty of good food and fun things to do. You should bring Quinn and the boy out here more often to relax."

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