She graciously refused: I'm sorry, Madam White. I already have a lunch appointment, can we reschedule?
Madam White: You have someone to meet at noon? I was going to ask you what you like to eat and cook it for you. Seems like I won't have that chance today.
It isn't hard to detect some sense of loss in Madam White's words.
Joanna immediately felt a pang of guilt and quickly sent another message explaining: Ashton and I are going to see my younger brother at noon, and we probably won't have anything else to do in the evening. If I have time in the evening, and if Madam White doesn't mind my bothering you, I'll come and see you. How about that?
This time, Madam White replied quickly: Of course, you are always welcome. If you decide to come, let me know in advance, and I will personally cook dinner for both of you!
Madam White, who sounded disappointed just a moment ago, suddenly became happy again.
She sent out several messages in rapid succession