Sophia Phoenix kept her composure, serving Tilly Flower some dishes, looking utterly guiltless.
Tilly Flower did not want to embarrass Sophia Phoenix in front of Old Phoenix. The issues between them had regretfully been exposed in front of Old Phoenix years ago. If she had been more rational back then, she definitely would not have chosen such an awkward method to divorce Sophia Phoenix.
She finished her lunch in front of Old Phoenix.
*
After lunch, Old Phoenix asked someone to bring his walking stick and stood up from his wheelchair. He turned his head to Tilly Flower and said, "Grandpa plans to take a walk in the courtyard. Tilly, accompany Grandpa for a little digestion walk."
Tilly Flower responded and walked over to support Old Phoenix's arm.
Spring comes late in London, and outside the house, it was as cold as early winter, but the garden was already showing sporadic signs of green, comforting to the eyes.
