On the way back, Nathan sent Thomas to the hospital. After treating Thomas' wounds, the doctor confirmed that Thomas' life wasn't in any danger.
With that, Nathan left some men to watch over Thomas before heading home.
When he got back, Penny and the rest of the family were watching TV.
When Penny saw Nathan, she stood up immediately and questioned, "Nathan, where did you go? You didn't even finish your food."
Nathan replied with a smile, "I just out to tie up some loose ends."
Penny continued, "You should still be hungry since you didn't eat much earlier. Let me heat up the leftovers for you."
Feeling the warmth in his heart, Nathan agreed, "Alright!"
After Penny brought out the dishes, Nathan sat at the dining table to eat.
Despite not eating, Penny joined him.
Cupping her cheeks in her hands, she smiled as she watched him eat.
When a woman loved a man, simply watching him eat was enough to bring joy.
Nathan raised his head and returned her glance. "Why are you staring at me?"
Smiling, Penny ignored his question. Instead, she said, "Nathan, there's something I want to talk to you about."
Nathan replied, "Go ahead."
Penny explained, "It's my Grandma's birthday in two days. My parents plan to visit her in the East to celebrate it with her."
"I am thinking of bringing Queenie along too. Do you want to join us?"
Nathan was surprised. "Grandma? Since when did you have a grandmother in the East? I have never heard you mention her before."
She explained, "My Grandma and Grandpa were divorced a long time ago."
"Her name is Sandra Jagger. She is the only daughter of the prominent Jagger family based in Horton City in the East."
"After their divorce, Grandma returned to the East to take over the family business. Now, she has become the matriarch of the Jagger family."
Nathan was puzzled. "Although your Grandma separated from Grandpa, she doesn't seem to keep much contact with your uncles who are her sons."
Penny smiled wryly. "After the divorce, she returned to the Jagger family and remarried. Because of her new family, both sides seldom keep in touch."
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