"Shi, this..."
At the dining table, Grandma Chen was just as stunned when she saw Cynthia.
Chen Shi merely shook his head, signaling for his grandmother not to ask.
Seeing this, Grandma Chen exchanged a glance with Grandpa Chen, but ultimately said nothing more.
They were old now. Ever since their grandson had set off on his journey, they had rarely interfered in his affairs.
If their grandson did not want them to ask, then they would not.
As soon as they sat down at the table, Dream Cynthia smiled apologetically at Cynthia. "Sorry, you arrived so unexpectedly that I didn't have time to set out your dishes."
"I'll go get them for you."
She was about to stand, but Chen Shi gently pressed her back down. "I'll go. Just help our daughter with her food."
Before she could reply, Chen Shi got up and went into the kitchen.
Cynthia watched silently from the side, without saying a word.
Once Chen Shi brought her a set of dishes, she simply ate in silence, listening to the happy chatter between Chen Shi, Dream Cynthia, their daughter, and the two elders.
The meal soon ended, and Grandpa Chen and Grandma Chen left without needing a word between them. Xiao Xi nestled in Dream Cynthia's arms, unwilling to leave.
Chen Shi began clearing the dishes on his own, then took them into the kitchen to wash.
After he left, Cynthia suddenly spoke. "He treats you very well..."
Dream Cynthia could not tell whether that was a question or a statement, but she smiled warmly. "Yes, he's always treated me very well."
"I'm lucky to have met him."
"I heard you gave up your position as Sinnoh Champion for your family?" Cynthia asked again.
"Yes, that's true." Dream Cynthia did not deny it. After