“Oh, you’re at home,” Gloria was surprised when she saw Jared and Nicole walking down the flight of stairs with the kids.

She waved to the kids and said, “Come to Grandma!”

“Grandma!” Nolan and Lana responded, and sprinted toward Gloria.

Nicole and Jared soon caught up and sat down on the couch next to Gloria.

“Dad? Mom? Did you guys visit Grandpa?”

“Yes, we just came back from his place. Your grandfather wanted to have dinner with us, but we’ve declined his invitation. We wanted to come back and have dinner with you,” Daniel explained.

“Is Grandpa alright?” Nicole asked with concern.

‘He’s fine. But it’s taking quite some time for him to let go of things,” Daniel sighed.

This was inevitable. Fortunately for them, Benjamin’s current condition was relatively stable, which was a relief to them.

will get better with time,” Nicole reassured, knowing

had done his best

understandably sad and disappointed, all these feelings would eventually

out, startled to see everyone gathered

back too,” Gloria said.

had an inkling that this might be

daring to make a noise. He was afraid of drawing attention to himself and being interrogated about the

of curiosity from his family. He was unnerved by their treatment of him even after he had

a sudden, he heard three knocks on the door, which startled him, as he knew there was no

as he

door swung open, revealing Nicole, who caught

want here?”

was

that Stanley was visibly relaxed now, Nicole mockingly asked,

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