Grateful for the gesture and the promise of more delightful meals, Madisyn said, “Thanks!”

“Where are you headed next?” Andrew inquired.

Madisyn pondered for a moment before responding, “To meet with my friend.

Andrew then dropped her off at Susan’s workplace before proceeding to the Gemond branch office of his company.

“Back so soon?” his close friend remarked, surprised by the items in his hands.

“Did you bring me some food?”

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“Yeah,” Andrew responded simply.

“I knew you cared about me,” his friend said, delighted by the unexpected treat, yet overwhelmed by the quantity.

“Whoa! This is too much.

How am I going to finish it all?”

Andrew brushed off the comment and said instead, “Make arrangements to open a shelter for stray dogs.

“Huh?” His friend looked puzzled.

“Why start that now? Haven’t you done enough charity work already?”

“Just make it happen,” Andrew r

 

Although perplexed by the request, Andrew’s friend acquiesced.

Meanwhile, Madisyn spent a pleasant afternoon with Susan, followed by dinner, before returning to the grandeur of the Johns family’s residence.

Upon her arrival, she was warmly greeted by Elaine, who took her hand with evident joy.

“Madisyn, you’re back.

Glenn was home too, giving Madisyn a welcoming look.

“Madisyn, we’re setting a date for your welcome banquet.

Any preferences on your end?”

“No preferences.

I’ll go along with your arrangements,” Madisyn murmured softly.

“Alright then!” Glenn nodded before Elaine, with a soft smile, asked, “Did you enjoy your day?”

Madisyn shared her day candidly, soaking in the cozy atmosphere of the living room.

Upstairs, Kristine watched quietly from the hallway.

After some light conversation downstairs, Madisyn ascended the stairs, meeting Kristine’s initially chilly look that quickly warmed into a smile.

“Madisyn, you’re back,” she said.

“Yeah,” Madisyn replied, keeping the exchange short as Kristine went downstairs.

Approaching Glenn and Elaine, Kristine inquired, “Mom, Dad, I’m planning to watch the dance competition the day after tomorrow.

Would you like to join me?”

“I have to work, Kristine, so I won’t be able to,” Glenn regretfully informed her.

“and I already have plans with a friend that day,” Elaine said.

“If I’d known sooner, perhaps…”

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