*****Michelle's pov******
I felt someone's hand tapping me.
"Let me be." I pushed the hand away from my body.
"It's me baby." I heard my mom's voice.
I gathered all my strength and hugged her immediately.
"Oof. That tight." She said when I wrapped my hands around and neck and began to cry.
"What's the matter baby?" She asked, patting my back.
"Nothing." I bit my lower lip.
"Tell me the truth honey." My mom insisted.
"I'm scared for grandma." I lied, after hesitating for a while.
"Don't worry about her, she'll be fine I promise." I heard my mom's voice. Her voice was shaky and her body too. What she said felt like like she was telling a lie.
"Are you telling the truth?" I asked again.
"Yes. I'll never lie to you." She answered.
"Can I skip school today?" I asked, re
