The only response Master Nathan received was the sound of Nathaniel Nathan closing the door.
Master Nathan was instantly filled with regret. 'If I'd known it would come to this, I wouldn't have been such a good grandfather. I should have coaxed Vera to cook first, no matter what!'
'I sacrificed a delicious meal for my grandson's happiness,' he thought. 'What a huge loss!'
Vera Xavier ran a good distance before she stopped. Seeing that Nathaniel Nathan hadn't followed, she finally let out a sigh of relief. 'So that's what it feels like to tug on a tiger's whiskers.'
'Hmm... It was terrifying, but I've decided to try it again next time.'
Vera got what she wanted and had even managed to tease Nathaniel again. She was in a fantastic mood.
When her grandmother saw that she had obediently come home early, she silently praised the girl's sensibility and good judgment.
