Kya slowly crawled onto Emily’s lap, hugging her neck tightly. With a hint of worry in her voice, she asked, “Mum, is grandma being mean to you?”

Emily held her tightly. It’s okay. Mum’s not scared of her”

“Mum, let’s not go to grandma’s house next time” Kya seemed to sense Emily’s sadness, her voice full of sympathy

Emily swallowed her tears and nodded slowly, “Okay”

The door suddenly swung open, and Estelle Macclain walked in, carrying grocery bags from the supermarket. Seeing them huddled together on the couch, she asked, “What’s up?”

“Estelle Kya turned around, “Grandma’s been mean to Mum!”

Estelle looked at Emily in surprise

She walked over and sat beside them, asking. “Did you go to your mum’s house today?”

“Mm-hm!” Emily nodded, giving her a brief rundown of what happened.

you think of Martin?”

can’t

was also willing to

Kya’s little hand tightly. “If I

mum, even though she’s elder, you don’t have

lip, “Yeah, I know.

stop being upset Estelle laughed, “I bought steak. Let’s

Seeing Estelle always gave her a sense of security, and her

upstairs neighbour seems to be moving in. I saw them moving furniture when I came back

didn’t pay

they?” Emily asked.

I’ve

neighbor’s home had been under renovation for over ten days, and they had started moving

hope they’re easy to get along

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