Three Little Guardian Angels

Nolan put out his arm and pulled her in.

"Because I want to hug you."

She laughed and flattened his collar with her hand.

"It’s still early.I’d like to go somewhere before we go home."

Nolan nodded and held her hand.

"I’ll go with you."

Maisie bought two bouquets of white roses from the florist and slowly drove into the graveyard.

She walked to her parents' graves with the bouquets.

"Dad, Mom, another year has passed.I used to hate New Year’s because I didn’t belong in that family, but not anymore.I’m a mother now, and I have a husband who loves me, so you don’t need to worry about me anymore."

Maisie looked down, took a deep breath to keep her tears back, and smiled at the photos.

On the way back, Maisie leaned on Nolan’s shoulder while he put his arms around her and kissed the top o f her head.

The car parked in front of the mansion, and Daisie's voice could be heard right after Maisie got out of the vehicle.

"Mommy, Waylon and Grandpa are back!"

She trotted over, jumped into her arms, and happily looked up.

"Are you surprised?"

laughed and pinched her

"I knew it already."

Daisie pouted.

and Yorrick walked into

were both surprised when they saw

head and raised his eyebrows

surprised to see me

Nolan laughed.

here for the free

Maisie squinted.

Yorrick was here, Madam Hathaway and

her grandchildren in the living room with Xyla

"Nolan, Maisie, you’re back."

down his

walked to Madam Hathaway and

"We meet again, ma’am."

whispered into her ear, "You should call

Maisie paused.

Madam Hathaway chuckled.

that’s not important.I’m not married to

Maisie felt awkward.

over with his crane

"You're still our family."

up her teacup and calmly said, "I looked forward to it when I was younger, but not anymore.I’m glad I wasn't married to that old