Chapter: 1971
To everyone's surprise, Keilani's daughter showed up unexpectedly, bringing a smile to Kaleb's face.

Allen gave Lance a look full of sympathy.

After dinner, Jennie suggested it was time to head back, leaving Kaleb reluctant to see her go. But it was obvious that Tyrone held a special place in Jennier's heart that nobody could change.

Seeing Kaleb's saddened expression, Jennie held his hand, reassuring him, “Grandpa, you're always welcome to visit me."

Kaleb felt even sadder at the thought of her leaving. "Jennie, make sure you talk to your dad about coming to see me in Philade."

Though Kaleb said "talk," he was ready to have a serious conversation with Tyrone if Tyrone objected.

"I promise."

Kaleb walked Jennie down to the underground parking lot to say goodbye in person.

As she sat in the back of Lance's car, Jennie rolled down the window to wave at Kaleb. "Take care, grandpa. You should go back inside.”

"I'll wait till you're gone." Kaleb watched Jennie in the car, his vision obscured as the window rolled up.

Kaleb's expression darkened at Lance's movement.

Jennie wanted to offer more comforting words but stopped by the window's sudden rolling up. Surprised, she glanced at Lance, who was driving.

“Driving with the windows down can be really dangerous," Lance said as he started the car, giving Jennie a serious look through the rearview mirror.

"Oh." As Jennie peered through the tinted glass, she caught a glimpse of Kaleb's downcast face and realized what was happening. Lance was purposefully provoking her grandfather.

Lance's car pulled out of the underground garage.

After a moment of thought, Jennie asked, “Uncle, can I use your phone to call Tyrone?"

"Tyrone?"

"Yes, my dad."

With one hand on the steering wheel, Lance took his phone out of his pocket and passed it to Jennie, casually asking, “Do you know your dad's number by heart?"

“Sure thing," Jennie said, her head nodding as if it was the most obvious action in the world. She took the phone from Lance. "What's your password?"
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