Find Me In Your Labyrinth

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.

think of Martin?” Estelle asked.

know my situation. I can’t possibly

was also willing to accept Kya, would

firmly, gripping Kya’s little hand tightly. “If I get married

for your mum, even though she’s elder, you don’t have to put up with everything. You’ve done more than

I know. I won’t

laughed, “I bought steak.

gave her a sense of security, and her troubles seemed to halve. She got

seems to be moving in. I saw them moving furniture when

Estelle didn’t pay much

they?” Emily

sure. I’ve never seen them.”

moving furniture. People were constantly

get along with.” Emily