“Are you going on a long trip?” Maisie glanced at the suitcase.

“Yeah!” The woman smiled embarrassedly and handed her a note with a series of numbers. “My daughter just had a baby! She lives far away from Cumulus City, so I have to go take care of her… So, here’s an awkward request. Can you watch over my house for me?

“This is my home password. If you need anything, just go straight to my place!”

“I can watch over your house, no problem, but you don’t have to share your password!” Maisie chuckled. “Congratulations on becoming a grandmother!”

Maisie’s neighbor beamed. “I’m certainly happy about becoming a grandmother… But by leaving, I can’t look after you anymore! I feel terrible…”

“Oh, come on.” Maisie’s heart warmed. “You’ve always taken care of me, and I’m grateful. No need for these formalities, really. You’re making me feel awkward.”

affectionately, her gaze

She suddenly remembered. “I saw

“What?”

days! We even

attention, assuming it was from Daniel as he had done


So, that was it…

matter what, a mom is always a mom! Having your mom around while you’re working hard outside

felt a pang in her heart, an indescribable ache. She awkwardly smiled at the neighbor, exchanged

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