And to think I couldn’t even run away...
Georgia pulled away from Elgin and rushed straight at me with a threatening look. She was furious that I was in her house.
Her father, who was right behind me, put his arm around me and greeted his daughter with a broad smile.
“Do you realize, my jewel? We haven’t had this many people at home since you both left for college! It’s cool, isn’t it?”
“Fantastic!” she hissed before turning on her heels.
“Scarlett!” cried Julia, taking me in her arms. “I didn’t expect you to come this far. It’s awesome! You just arrived?”
“Uh, yes,” I stammered, watching Georgia walk away.
Simon walked past and invited us all to follow him.
As they passed, the boys retrieved Mrs McLachlan’s grocery bags and entered the house.
“Don’t worry about Georgia
