A Replacement Bride

Chapter 165

Katherine took a quick glance at the food. There were various things to choose from, but they didn't suit the elders. As the pair were aging, they began to catch senile diseases. Especially Zachary, who didn't pay attention to his health in his younger days, and was now suffering from ailments.

The food on the table was rather healthy, but they were salty and greasy too, which wasn't good for the elders' health.

Seeing the others were about to serve themselves, Katherine interrupted, "Grandpa, Grandma, these dishes are not good for you." Her main focus was Zachary, who loved spicy and greasy food, and was eyeing the Buffalo wings.

As she spoke up, Zachary withdrew his fork, which almost landed on his target, and cast a confused look at her.

"Grandpa, you had an irregular diet in the past, and it harmed your spleen and stomach function. All these years, you've never conditioned your body's health to its normal state. Eating spicy food now will stimulate your stomach and cause diarrhea. Other dishes are also not suitable for you as they're salty and greasy," she explained in a serious tone as she tried to reason with Zachary.

Tiara's expression changed as soon as Katherine spoke, and she kept trying to make eye contact with the latter to stop her from talking.

Zachary had zero resistance to spicy food and he must taste them on every occasion. Even though he had to take a prokinetic agent or other kinds of medicine, he never learned his lesson.

Among the Foster Residence, nobody else other than Chelsea would dare preach to him about it. However, she no longer had the patience to stop him from digging his own grave, and indulged him

instead.

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Tiara was afraid that Zachary would snap at Katherine, thus she chimed in, "Grandpa, Katherine is not wrong. You should stop eating them. Why don't you eat something else?"

After that, she winked at Joaquin in the hopes of him backing her up.

However, he acted as if he didn't notice her gesture. His lack of response was irritating her and urging her to scratch his face.

"Kathy, I—" Zachary sighed soon after he spoke.

Before he could finish his words, Katherine added, "Grandpa, I'll make two special dishes for you and Grandma. Please wait for a moment." At that, she left the dining table and headed toward the kitchen.

She was happy to see a range of ingredients in the kitchen, which included those to make the herbal remedy.

Choosing the ingredients which were good for the elders' health, she picked some other herbs and soaked them in cold water before she proceeded with the ingredients.

Remembering Zachary liked to eat spicy food but had to limit his consumption due to his health, she put the pepper into the food gauze bag and added a few of hers. The combination not only helped to add a spicy taste to the dish but it was also good for the body, especially for the spleen and stomach function.

Katherine was fast with the preparation, and two dishes were finished in less than twenty minutes.

She left for the dining room with two dishes in her hands and placed them in front of the older couple. "Grandpa, have a taste."

Dubious about the taste, Zachary grabbed a bit of the fish filet with his fork.

His eyes sparkled as soon as he tasted the first bite of the delicious and spicy fish.

He couldn't wait to take another chunk and serve himself. It was only then he mumbled, "It's delicious."

Even though he was enjoying the fish, he remembered to serve Chelsea with the fish. "Try this."

Watching him devouring the food, she smiled with resignation. She shot Katherine an apologizing look before she ate the fish.

Chelsea was never a fan of spicy food. She seldom ate them when she was young, and even less as she aged.

However, the fish with a delicious taste immediately triggered her taste buds and granted her, who wasn't in the mood to eat at first, the appetite.

Making sure both of them liked the food, Katherine returned to her seat next to Joaquin and began the dinner in silence.

Tiara witnessed Zachary and Chelsea enjoying the food as they even had a second round, which broke the record. No single scrap of food or soup was left. She was drooling on the side before she swallowed them and asked, "Grandpa, are they that good?"

"It's the best! I've never eaten anything like this before! Kathy..." At the end of his words, he shot Katherine a sad look.

Once he tasted the dishes from her, it was impossible for him to ever enjoy the ordinary food prepared by the family chef again in the future.

She then reminded, "Grandpa, you shouldn't eat too much. It's not good for your health."

His expression sank at her words, and it was obvious that he was upset.

"I'll make them again next time." His behavior reminded her of Jennifer. Both of them were no different from each other when they were trying to eat something delicious, and she wouldn't have the heart to say no to them.

"Really? When? Are you coming tomorrow?" His eyes were twinkling after she made the promise, and he watched her in anticipation.

She only declined, "I can't promise you about tomorrow. I'm leaving Hovington for a while. I might be back after a week."

"You'll be out of town? Where are you heading?" Joaquin darted a surprised look at her as he had never heard about it before.

She cast him a glance. "I need to deal with some personal matters."

He scratched the tip of his nose and stopped questioning.

Watching the exchange between them, Zachary squinted his eyes as an idea occurred to him.

However, he had faith in Joaquin, as his excellent grandson no doubt would have won over her heart. No matter the present or the future, Katherine would always be the granddaughter-in-law of the Foster Family.

"Kathy, since the two of you're married, why don't you move into the residence? It's more convenient, and others can take care of your daily life." Zachary gave Joaquin a look to tease the latter before he turned to Katherine for her opinion.

Once again, she declined his kindness. "Don't worry about it, Grandpa. We're satisfied at the moment."

After dinner, Katherine stayed to have a chat with Zachary and Chelsea until she noticed that they couldn't stop yawning, which signaled they were tired and needed a rest. At that, Joaquin and she bid farewell to the elders and left the residence.

"Joaquin! Katherine! Can I join you at your house for a few days?" As they stepped out of the house and headed toward the car, Tiara called out to them from behind.

Carrying a suitcase with her, she strode over to them and smiled at Katherine.

Katherine turned to her husband with a neutral expression for his decision.

"Why? Can't the house fit you anymore?" he began with a distant and sarcastic question.

"It's not the same! Grandpa and Grandma are being lovey-dovey all the time in the house and I, a single woman, can't bear the damage. Joaquin, we're blood-related! Please spare me your kindness and take me in!" Holding his hand, Tiara shook it with force as she begged him.

"Are you implying that we don't have a strong relationship? Or we won't show it to you?" He narrowed his eyes, displeased at her.

She only giggled in response. "I'm not. Look, Katherine is pretty. I'll be happy to enjoy the scene if you want to be lovey-dovey in front of my eyes."

"Stop with your nonsense. Let's go." Joaquin could never say no to Tiara, thus he nodded as approval for her to join.