Hilda tightly held Norman in her arms. "This Grandma was so strong," Norman thought. Usually he was the one who would shamelessly dive into his grandmother and mother's arms like a spoiled child. Being bear-hugged by this old woman had him feeling embarrassed. But there was a small part of him that was touched. Just as Norman was almost out of breath— "Woof! Woof Woof!" Two barks suddenly came from the door. Hector was holding Bella by the leash, standing at the bedroom door. With a careful glance at Hilda and Norman, he called anxiously, "Good morning, Madam. Good morning, Young Master Jarrod." Only then did Hilda let go of Norman, who took a deep breath to recover himself. "Woof! Woof!" Bella became unusually excited at the door. It rarely barked so fiercely, but it did as

