Grandma May held the bouquet with one hand, using the other to pick up the freshly grilled fish. She handed it to Evan, saying, “This type of small fish tastes best when it’s hot off the grill, not cold. Enjoy it while it’s warm.”

“Thank you, Grandma,” Evan replied, taking the grilled fish and eating it without ceremony.

As he ate, Evan pulled out his mobile phone and snapped a photo to send to Elian.

Evan and Elian were about the same age, and during childhood, they were the best of friends. Even as they grew older, their bond remained strong.

Whenever Evan had something exciting going on, he loved to share it with Elian.

Upon receiving the photo, Elian quickly sent a voice message to his family, saying, “Grandma, did you go fishing? And you grilled it too? How much did you catch? I want some, so I’ll come home now.”

Evan teased, “There’s no more left. Grandma saved this just for me. It’s not your portion. Besides, did you really come all the way here just for grilled fish? That’s a big loss.”

Elian replied, “I can make money anytime, but I can’t enjoy Grandma’s special grilled fish whenever I want.”

Grandma was quite adventurous, often disappearing for the day. She might be at home in the morning and off exploring a new city by afternoon.

Even Zachary found it hard to keep Grandma in check.

As for their parents, they had been under Grandma’s influence for decades, living in the shadow of her authority. They only dared to please her, not control her; while Zachary tried to manage things, he often struggled.

Grandma was like a mischievous child. At that moment, she was in the villa, but by the time Elian returned, she might have slipped away again.

With a smile, Grandma May said, “I didn’t catch many fish today, so I saved a few skewers for Evan. I finished the rest. You all enjoy it!”

It’s the annual holiday. You can catch it on your own and bake it yourself. It will taste delicious when you eat it.”

Elian could only regret having missed out.

After Evan finished two skewers of grilled fish and picked up two more, Grandma May stood up and said, “I’ve been sitting for a long time. Let’s go for a walk together.”

She handed the bouquet to Sam, asking him to hold it for her.

“Sure,” Evan readily agreed, having come back specifically for a showdown with Grandma.

Grandma May understood why Evan had returned. If it weren’t for Abby’s situation, he might not have chosen to come home at all.

Evan grabbed the grilled squid, mutton skewers, and grilled shrimp.

“Grandma, do you want some?” he asked.

“Bring me the roasted chicken legs with more meat. My teeth are bad, and I can’t chew anything else,” she replied.

Evan helped Grandma by getting her two roasted chicken legs and grilled chicken wings, smiling as he said, “Grandma’s teeth are just fine.”

Most elderly women get their teeth fixed if they fall out, especially in the York family’s Lafayette branch. Grandma May would undoubtedly be able to eat meat and, if she wanted, even chew the bones.

Sam reminded Evan to pack the food in bags, which made it difficult to hold in his hands.

Evan responded, “Let’s put it in a bag. I need to grab more. I’m hungry, and I didn’t eat much for breakfast.”