Dont just stand there. Help yourself to some fruits.
Jennie sauntered over to the table and plucked three cherries. Then, she approached Royce and handed one to him. Here. Please have a cherry.
Thanks, dear. Indulge more if you like them, Royce responded.
Have a cherry, Jennie repeated and handed the second one to Mrs. Nelson.
As they all wondered who the third cherry was for, Jennie popped it into her mouth.
Hey, Jennie, spit it ow Mrs. Nelson exclaimed, concerned Jennie might choke.
Dont worry, Mrs. Nelson. Jennie will spit out the pit, Tyrone reassured her.
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Mrs. Nelson nodded in relief. Really? Thats good. Jennie is clever.
A few seconds later, Jennie spat out the cherry pit and tossed it into the trash can. She thought it was normal for children of her age to know to spit the pit out.
Impressed by Jennies ability to dispose of the pit herself, Mrs. Nelson praised Jennie, Its amazing that Jennie can do that on her own. She couldnt help but think that Jennie must take after Tyrone.
Jennie was speechless at the sudden compliment over such a trivial and simple thing.
Royce, do you think Jennies lips resemble Zandras? Mrs. Nelson asked.
Zandra, Royces sister, was Lances and Keilanis mother.
Royce observed Jennie closely before nodding in agreement. Yes, a little.
My daughter is bound to take after me while I resemble my mother,
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Keilani chimed in.
Keilani exclaimed in her heart, What a stroke of luck! If things continue like this, everyone will only assume Jennie is my daughter, burying the truth.
After some casual conversation in the living room, Royce turned to Tyrone and said, Tyrone, come with me.
sure. Tyrone stood up and said to Jennie, Behave yourself, alright?
I will, Jennie responded obediently.
In the study, Royce settled onto the sofa and gestured to the seat opposite him. Please take a seat, Tyrone.
Tyrone did as told.
As they got comfortable, a maid entered and served them a bottle of wine.
Tyrone poured the wine for Royce. Here you go, Mr. Nelson.