At the breakfast table, Mr. George and Mrs. Carol sat quietly, sipping coffee and enjoying their morning. Just then, Lily walked in with a bright smile, she greeted her parents, and took her seat beside them.
"Guess what?" She said, her voice full of excitement. "Bethany's coming back—she'll be home in two days!"
Both parents looked up, intrigued.
"I'm so happy." Lily continued. "It's been ages since I last saw her. I can't wait."
"Hold on." Mrs. Carol furrowed her brow in confusion. "Bethany?" She asked, trying to recall the person, the name sounds familiar but she just can't remember clearly.
"I understand that it's been so long and that's why you can't remember her anymore. It's Bethany, Alex's childhood best friend, remember now? They were inseparable back then, like two peas in a
