He hung up the phone and returned to the private room, "Vera, Grandma, I have some things to take care of, so I'll be leaving now."
"What's so urgent? You barely ate any food," Grandma said.
"I'm not really hungry, please enjoy your meal," Nathan Leafcastle said.
Vera stood up, "I'll see you off!"
"No need!" Nathan Leafcastle replied politely.
Sitting in the chair, Kris Cooper reached over and held her wrist.
"Mr. Leafcastle said there's no need, sit down and eat, or the dishes will get cold soon."
Nathan Leafcastle didn't want to make Vera feel awkward.
"Enjoy your meal, when I have time, we can talk privately!"
The last five words were naturally intended for Kris Cooper to hear.
"Ordered too much fish today..." Kris Cooper tossed a fish bone onto an empty plate, "Really 'extra fish'!"
This phrase "extra fish" was undoubtedly calling him "extra" or unneeded.
When it comes to sharp tongues, he was more formidable than Nathan Leafcastle.
