Chapter 238 Disparity in Status

"Since I'm telling you to take it, please do," Nancy said and pretended to be upset. "Otherwise, I'll assume you think my gift isn't good enough, and I won't invite you back again." At that, Noelle no longer dared refuse. With Nancy putting it that way, Noelle insistently declining would only make her seem ungrateful. She accepted the jewelry box with a smile. "In that case, I'll accept it. Thank you, Mrs. Haberkorn Senior." "From now on, call me Grandma Nancy just like Hunter does. I hear you two are about the same age, so there's absolutely no need for such stiff formalities," Nancy said. She glanced at Hunter and added, "This kid was so terrified I might eat you alive that he refused to bring you home. It's clear he treasures you like his most precious possession." Noelle caught the hint of reproach in her tone and laughed softly. "That's on me, Grandma Nancy. Hunter and I haven't been together for long, so I didn't think about coming to visit sooner. Please don't be mad at hi