2/2 Chapter 23 Renee made her usual visit to Jayson and Ariel's marital home after school during the next day afternoon . She was starving . As soon as she entered the house , she called out , " Ariel ? " Georgia came out and took Renee's backpack . " Mrs. Larkin isn't around , Ms. Larkin . " Surprised , Renee frowned and asked , " Isn't she supposed to get lunch ready by this time ? " She was also aware that Ariel had been delivering lunch to Jayson . As the house was close to Bluum Corp , she would prepare the food before work and rush home to get it done during her lunch break . She'd then ask Colton to help deliver it to Jayson . Even though he never wanted to see her , Ariel wouldn't give up . Renee came over today just to eat the food Ariel made . Ariel might not be good at other things , but she had always been a quick leaner . Her cooking was always to Renee's liking . However , her mood soured when she found out that nothing was prepared today . She couldn't help but think that Ariel was becoming increasingly irresponsible . Georgia was equally confused . The usually gentle and dutiful Ariel no longer returned home now . In the past , she would even cancel business trips just to be with Jayson . Renee was actually in a bad mood all day . She'd found out that Nancy caught a cold and was running a fever . She'd planned to take the day off to visit her , but showing up empty - handed wouldn't be nice . She figured a sick person should eat something nourishing , but she didn't know how to cook . It wouldn't seem sincere if she bought something pre - made either , so she thought of Ariel . Ariel was good at cooking , so she could get her to cook something . Renee plopped onto the couch and gave her a call . Ariel had just finished a meeting with Chad then . The possibilities in the drone field were endless , and she had come up with some new ideas . She planned to optimise the system and didn't want to waste time eating at the cafeteria . She then got Chad to help get her some food when she saw Renee's call . Ariel glanced over and rejected the call . However , Renee continued calling her . As it affected her work , she blocked her number immediately . Only then did she find peace and continue working . Renee bit her lips angrily when she heard the constant busy signal . She couldn't understand why Ariel was ignoring her . Ariel had never once not picked up her call before this , and she would always talk to her gently just to please her . Renee could only call Jayson . He answered the call and asked , " What's wrong ? " 1/3 " Why can't I reach Ariel , Jay ? She's not picking up my calls . I'm at your house , and she's not preparing lunch here ! " she replied . Jayson replied thoughtfully , " I don't know . I didn't contact her . " Renee said , " You should call her to come back and prepare lunch then ! " " Are restaurants just for show , Renee ? " His voice sounded sharp and pressuring . Renee cowered slightly before pouting and replied , " Nancy is sick . I want to visit her , but I can't just show up empty - handed . How can I get Ariel to come back , Jay ? " Jayson fell silent for some time before replying indifferently , " Didn't Grandma like her cooking too ? " He ended the call after that . Renee was momentarily confused before she understood what he meant . Ariel would definitely come back if Betty's name was mentioned . Ariel finished handling the system issues and made an appointment to see her doctor at 3:00 pm . She rejected Chad's offer to send her when she informed him that she was heading out . She wasn't planning to let them know about her condition just yet . Ariel's notification rang . She glanced over , only to find Renee sending her a WhatsApp text . She mentioned that Betty wasn't feeling well lately and was craving her cooking , then added several complaints about her calls not getting through . Ariel frowned upon hearing that Betty was feeling unwell . She instinctively thought of heading over to check on her , but upon realizing that they were about to divorce , she thought it might be inappropriate for her to head over to the Larkin Manor . She checked the time and decided to return to their marital home . Georgia was delighted to see Ariel . " You're finally back , Mrs. Larkin ! I've already made up your room . Do you want to get some rest ? " " No need , I'll leave soon . " Ariel changed into her slippers and said , " I'll make oatmeal and some side dishes . Could you please deliver them to the Larkin Manor for Grandma later ? " Betty had always been good to her ; her grandfather , Timothy Walker , and Betty's husband , Jeffrey Larkin , were war comrades . Upon hearing that she was sick and missing Ariel's cooking , Ariel didn't mind cooking for Betty. ( 1 ) Georgia nodded in a daze . Ariel quickly cooked up some oatmeal and two easy - to - digest side dishes . She then packed the food in the carefully chosen lunch boxes . " Thank you , Georgia . " " Why are you leaving again , Mrs. Larkin ? " Georgia asked , perplexed . 2/3 Ariel paused for a moment as she changed her shoes and looked down at the pale yellow slippers . She did not explain but smiled faintly . " Please throw these slippers away , Georgia . ' Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!