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.

do you think of Martin?”

my situation. I can’t possibly get a boyfriend and get

Martin was also

her head firmly, gripping Kya’s little hand tightly. “If I get married and have kids, what will happen to Kya?*

elder, you don’t have

her lip, “Yeah, I know.

upset Estelle laughed, “I bought steak. Let’s make dinner together?”

always gave her a sense of security, and

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

didn’t pay much

they?”

sure. I’ve

under renovation for over ten days, and they had started moving furniture. People were constantly coming and going, but

hope they’re easy to get

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