Josef’s eyes instantly lit up. “Oh! Really?”
“It’s true. Uncle Zacharias is in the middle of pursuing her. No need to worry about his love life,” Tony
hinted.
Shirley, face flushed, lowered her head and focused on her food. She wished Tony would stop talking
about that. Oh, how mortifying. Moreover, she could sense Zacharias’ eyes on her.
“Wonderful. d to know that Zach has it at the back of his mind.” Josef nodded. He could tell from
Zacharias’ gaze that he liked Shirley. That said, he wouldn’t mention it explicitly.
However, he was worried that Shirley might not be interested in Zacharias. As excellent as his son was,
love couldn’t be forced. What if Zach’s not her type? Besides, Miss Lloyd can marry any man she
wants!
As Zacharias had a meeting in the afternoon, he returned to Flintstone Residence after lunch. Shirley,
on the other hand, asked Tony to send her to her grandmother’s house.
Zacharias wouldn’t take her along on trips now anyway, so she had plenty of free time. After dropping
Shirley off at her grandmother’s, Tony went off for some fun but was also asked by Shirley to pick her
upter.
He was more than happy to be of her service, for he had already recognized her as his future aunt-in-
law, though she was only three years older than him.
At her grandmothers’, Shirley was a cherished child. Ava not only prepared delicious food for her but
also bought her gifts and even clothes.
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“Look at you, dressed like a tomboy all the time. How will any boy like you?” Avained.
“If nobody likes me, I won’t get married then. I’ll stay with my parents and you, turning into an old
spinster.” Shirley teased her grandmother.
Ava immediately opposed this idea. “You can’t think like that. There are so many outstanding young
men now. Find one to marry. You’ll have someone to rely on in the future, too.”
At that, Ava thought of a friend with an excellent grandson, and she suddenly had an idea. “Shir, are
you free this weekend?” Shirley nodded and said, “I’ll have all the time in the world if you need me.”
Now that she was familiar with Zacharias, asking for leave was very convenient.
“Okay, reserve this weekend for me. I want you to apany me for a meal,” Ava said, temporarily
avoiding the topic of matchmaking. She was afraid Shirley wouldn’t agree.
She would already be on the path to sess once the two youngsters met. Thus, she decided to
deceive her granddaughter into going if that was what it took.
“Sure, I’lle and apany you this weekend.” Shirley nodded. Ava smiled gratifyingly. “I thought
your mother was already old when she married. You should already start seriously looking now. I worry
you’ll get too old for the marriage market if you get too picky.”
“Grandma, I’m not at the age to be pressured into marriage yet, am I?” Shirley argued, finding her
grandmother’s point of view somewhat ridiculous.
“Time passes in the blink of an eye. You should hurry.” Ava hade to an age where she didn’t have
much to do anymore. Now, to her, seeing her granddaughter marry into a good family was her greatest
wish.
Seeing how enthusiastic her grandmother was to discuss this topic, Shirley decided to just entertain
her. Either way, she had her own ideas about marriage.
“Alright, I’ll do as you say and think seriously about it.” She nodded.
Sure enough, Ava became even happier, and she got up to bring Shirley the freshly baked buns from
the oven. She had learned to make pastry recently, and she was amazing at it.
She usually baked these for her friends. In no time, the table was filled with various baked goods.
Shirley nestled on the couch and enjoyed her grandmother’s pastries and tea. At 7.30P.M., Shirley’s
phone pinged, and she checked it to find a certain someone urging her.
‘Why haven’t youe back yet?’ Zacharias texted. ‘I’m waiting for Tony to pick me up. It’ll take
another moment, she replied, so he suggested picking her up.
‘No need! Shirley immediately replied again. ‘I don’t want to make a fuss..
‘I’ll urge Tony! Zacharias decided not to press her further.