Chapter 103

“It’s not you I’m looking for; I want to speak to Sonia. Is she there with you?” Grace asked on the other line, prompting Charles to glance over at Sonia.

“She’s here,” he answered.

“Pass the phone to her.”

Having made a noise of agreement, Charles handed Sonia his phone while saying, “Here, it’s my mom.”

Sonia took the phone over and greeted pleasantly, “Mrs. Lane.”

 

“Sonia! I’ve missed you so much.” Grace beamed as soon as she heard Sonia’s voice on the other end of the call.

Sonia, on the other hand, smiled as well. “I’ve missed you, too, Mrs. Lane.”

 

“You could always drop by to see me, you know.” Grace pointed out, feigning dejection.

“Sorry, Mrs. Lane. I’ve been tied up with tons of stuff recently. I barely have time to breathe,” Sonia winced and said apologetically.

few of my best recipes for you,” Grace cajoled kindly.

Sonia was just about to say something when Charles-who had been eavesdropping

-spoke up instead. “Mom, I’m bringing my darling for seafood.”

Grace, however, was insistent as she countered, “You know how restaurants never run a quality check on their seafood supplies, and it’s not as if they could do better than me when it comes to cooking.”

Sonia interjected, “Thank you for the offer, Mrs. Lane. We’ll go over to your place in a bit!”

“Oh, please, no need for the formalities. See you soon!” Grace chortled happily, elated that the younger girl had agreed to drop by for a meal.

When the call ended, Charles put his phone away and gave Sonia a resigned look. “Well, it looks like we’re going to have to give the seafood restaurant a miss.”

“It’s fine; there’s always next time, anyway. Now, we should probably go and pick out gifts for your parents.” With that, she linked arms with him and led him toward the car.

After they made their rounds through the boutiques in the mall, they finally picked out an elegant cloak for Grace and a tasteful necktie for Curtis. Then, they made their way to the Lane Residence.

Lanes had always had close ties with the Reeds, and their relationship was more family than anything else. In particular, Grace had been best friends with Sonia’s mother. As far as Sonia was concerned, Grace was like a second mother to her, having taken care of her ever since her

and Sonia pulled up

that the house looked the same as it had before. As such, she did not feel out of place at

of the house to greet her guest when she heard the sound of the car pulling up. Her eyes lit up at the sight of

Lane,” Sonia greeted with a

Charles stood by the side and drawled sarcastically, “Don’t mind

I’m getting tired of it. My attention is on Sonia now. Come here,

somewhat amused by the

insisted. “Your face is

lost all my baby fat, so now I appear

placated. “Alright, that’s enough fretting, Mrs. Lane. Shall we head into the

Come along, then.” Grace took her by the hand and led her into

one else at home but them, and she

six years.” Ever since Grace watched the press conference, she had been wanting

she had had with the Fullers, though she kept it brief to save Grace

the story. She slapped the edge of the coffee table in a physical show of frustration and snapped, “I knew those Fullers were rotten! You

as he bit into an apple. “That’s what I told

that she had kept mum about her abusive marriage wounded him, and the rage he felt never

concern, Sonia felt warmth course through her. Tears pricked her eyes as she said,

 

they couldn’t come to her defense all the time. Besides, they weren’t actually related to her, which meant her troubles would only grow to become an unnecessary burden for them. She would rather give them a peace of mind

you?” Grace gently prodded the younger

she smiled good-naturedly as she wrapped the latter’s arm like an

gesture and smoothed Sonia’s

then, Charles frowned as he sniffed the air curiously. “Mom, what do you have

out of her thoughts, and her eyes lit up with panic. She

in the pot, and thankfully, she made it in time to keep the chowder

tall glasses of juice over to Sonia and said, “Here you go, Sonia. Have some juice while you watch a bit of television; I’ll be in the kitchen whipping up a couple

nodded

“Come and help

Charles blinked. He could hardly believe what he had just heard as he pointed at his nose. “Are you serious,

coming or not?” Grace’s face was dark as

at this and did not dare reject her. Resigned, he stood up and mumbled disgruntledly, “Okay, I’m

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