When returning to Callahan Residence, just halfway through the journey, Rebecca pretended to answer the phone and made an excuse. "Anthony, pull over by the side of the road. My friend will be here to pick me up. I'm going out for dinner. You and Mavis go back first."
"Okay."
After Rebecca left, only Mavis and Anthony were left in the car, and the atmosphere was still a bit awkward.
During the snowball fight just now, when a group of people were fighting, Anthony stood in front of her to protect her several times, which made Mavis feel a little complicated.
The two didn't talk all the way. The atmosphere was so dull that Anthony simply pressed the music play button.
After a few songs, Mavis showed a look of surprise in her eyes.
These…
Weren't they all the songs in her playlist?
When did Anthony like those songs too?
Although she had a lot of things to ask, she still didn't do it in such an atmosphere.
Anyway, if he didn't take the initiative to speak, she won't be the first.
The two returned to Callahan Residence in silence.
In the living room, Timothy was sitting on the sofa drinking tea.
"Anthony, grandma is coming back. Do you know that?"
"Um."
Responding casually, Anthony sat opposite Timothy and drank the tea as well.
"At that time, you and Mavis will go to pick up grandma. You know grandma's temperament. If Rebecca goes there, there might be a fight."
Their grandmother was a kidult, and can't help but quarrel with Rebecca every time she came back.
Every time Rebecca was defeated, because their grandmother was the treasure of the Callahan family, and could only be pampered at her age.
"Grandma called Rebecca before and already knew about your marriage. She will probably contact you tonight. I have something to do in the company, so I'll go out first."
After speaking, Timothy left.
Once again there were only two people left in home.
Mavis sat at a distance from him, took out her mobile phone, and watched videos.
She was upset and felt annoying.
For a while, she didn't know how to get along with Anthony.
The two sat so far apart.
After a long time, Anthony looked at her.
"I don't want grandma to see any flaws."
The implication was obvious. It was just that he didn't want to keep the cold war going, and Mavis knew what he meant.
"I know who I am and I know what to do."
Her tone was still cold, and Anthony felt a little upset, but he didn't say anything sarcastic like before.
The relationship between the two finally eased up a bit, so he didn't want to make it worse again.
Mavis got up and planned to go upstairs, while Anthony also got up. "Accompany me to see Spencer tomorrow. He... only if you are there, will he be willing to accept me a little bit."
His words sounded a little helpless and requesting. Mavis responded with a light "okay", and went upstairs.
...
Early the next morning, Mavis made some cookies and small cakes for the two children.
When Anthony went downstairs, he saw her baking in the kitchen. She was wearing an apron, very like a virtuous wife.
Somehow, Anthony felt a faint sense of relief.
As if as long as she was there, he would be at peace.
He quietly walked to Mavis' side, and suddenly started helping her.
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