62: This Is Between Her and Me

Oliver was swiftly placated by his mother's gentle and warm tone.

"Alright, Lillian and I are bringing her home tonight, so don't bother going to the nursing home. Head back to our place," he assured his mother.

"Bringing Grandma home?" The surprise in his mother's voice was palpable, followed quickly by, "Is Lillian there?"

Oliver didn't verbally confirm Lillian's presence but glanced her way with a meaningful look. The call was on speakerphone after all—she heard everything.

So Lillian chimed in with a respectful, "Mom."

The soft laughter on the other end acknowledged her, "Ah, there's my girl. Thank you for taking such good care of Grandma."

"It's no trouble, thanks for your concern," Lillian replied.

Though Mrs. Qin didn't shower her with affection like Grandma Qin did, she never skimped on the due courtesies. She had never spoken harshly to Lillian, and upon learning of their planned marriage, had only shown mild surprise. "I didn't think you two would come together so quickly. I