When I heard Adrian would be coming back too, my lashes trembled before I could stop them.
But then I thought of Ann.
Seeing her made it almost impossible to suppress the urge to tear her apart.
Besides, Tina was fine.
So I refused without hesitation.
“No, Grandma. A friend already cooked dinner at home. I’ll go back in a little while.”
“It’s rare for you to come back,” Tina said gently. “Listen to me and stay.”
I looked up at her aged face.
I could also feel Lucy staring at me while holding my hand.
In the end, I couldn’t bear to refuse.
I nodded. “Okay.”
Dinner wasn’t ready yet, so I decided to step outside for some air.
I left Lucy beside Tina. The two of them were absorbed in the news.
When I reached the door, I saw a familiar figure standing at the end of the corridor.
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