--When Eva got home, her grandfather, George, was already seated at the dining table. A maid pulled out her chair, and she sat down with poise, her every movement exuding grace. She addressed her grandfather with a bright, placating smile, hoping to diffuse his displeasure."Grandfather, I apologize for the delay. I hope I didn’t keep you waiting too long?" Eva said politely, though she had arrived fifteen minutes earlier than promised."Yes, you did," George responded curtly, his tone sharp. Despite his prickly words, Eva remained unfazed. She had grown up under his watchful eye, his exacting standards shaping her into the composed woman she was today.Eva glanced at the dishes spread before them. The steam rising from them indicated they had just been freshly prepared.Though she noticed the fault in his words, Eva chose to quietly say, "I’m sorry." She knew her grandfather valued time, since he rarely spent time with family, especially shared meals.George picked up his fork and p
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