Chapter 1724


    Ste and Cordelia were engrossed in a conversation in the living room when footsteps interrupted


    them. Ste, who had been wearing a smile, swiftlyposed herself, her gaze turning chilly.


    She turned to Cordelia and said, “Grandma, I’ve got some errands to runter. I better head off now.”


    “Lunch is almost ready. I had them prepare some of your favorite dishes. You should grab a bite before


    you leave,” Cordelia tried to convince her to stay.


    Ste declined politely, “Sorry, Grandma, but I have ns to meet some friends for lunch at half past


    twelve. I’m afraid I won’t make it on time if I stay any longer. It isn’t ideal for me to bete since we’re


    colleagues.”


    Not wanting to insist, Cordelia relented, “Alright then. I’ll have Corrin pack your favorite dishes for you


    to take home.


    You can enjoy themter.”


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    “You make it so hard to refuse, Grandma,” Ste sighed.


    Pleased with Ste’s agreement, Cordelia grabbed her arm and said, “Come, let’s go to the kitchen.


    You can pick the dishes you want us to pack for you.”


    As they walked a few steps forward, Cordelia suddenly remembered something and turned to her


    grandson,” Keegan, take Jaylene to wash her hands. Lunch will be ready soon.”


    Jaylene felt somewhat ufortable as she noticed the obvious contrast in Cordelia’s treatment


    toward her. She was warm and affectionate toward Ste, even more so than when she was with


    Aurora.


    Keegan nced briefly at the kitchen and said to Jaylene,” Come on. Let’s go.”


    Jaylene lowered her gaze and tagged along.


    In the bustling kitchen, Corrin and the household staff were busy preparing a variety of aromatic dishes.


    Corrin’s culinary skills were on par with Felicity’s, evidenced by Vermont’s prolonged appreciation for


    her cooking.


    While Cordelia directed the other staff to pack the food, she asked Ste, “Do you like fish porridge?”


    “I’ve never tried it,” Ste admitted.


    Cordelia introduced the dish with a smile by lifting the lid of a ceramic pot, “It’s Corrin’s recipe. She


    enhances it with seafood broth. I find it delicious. Give it a sniff.”


    Before Ste approached the pot, she smelled an overwhelming fishy odor, triggering an immediate


    wave of nausea. She quickly covered her mouth, retreated to the side, and took a moment to hold her


    queasiness.


    Her reaction left Cordelia taken aback, “Are you okay, Ste? n Ste nodded, “I’m fine. My stomach


    isn’t doing welltely. I became sensitive to meaty odors. I feel like vomiting as soon as I smell them.”


    Cordelia’s face changed slightly. She covered the pot, looked at Ste seriously, and asked, “How long


    has this been going on?”


    Ste furrowed her brows, “About a week, I think. I haven’t kept track.”


    Cordelia calcted the days in her mind, and her eyes assumed a more profound and unpredictable


    gaze.


    “Have you taken any medicine?”


    “It’s just a minor stomach issue. There’s no need for medication,” Ste assured her.


    Cordelia did not continue the topic. Instead, she motioned for Ste to pick her favorite dishes and said,


    “Take a look and see what other dishes you want. I’ll have Corrin pack them for you.”


    Ste smiled while shaking her head, “Grandma, this is enough for me to eat.”


    “Alright. If you ever crave something specific, let me know. I’ll have Corrin send it over.”


    Ste expressed her gratitude and left.


    After seeing Ste off, Cordelia chuckled unexpectedly.” What is it?” Baldwin asked.


    Cordelia shook her head and muttered after a while, “She went around in circles…”