“Lola?!”
Elleri halted mid-step, groceries still clutched in her hands, as she spotted her grandmother lounging on the sofa, deep in conversation with Chloe and Dillon over afternoon snacks. She had just come from the supermarket, expecting a quiet return to Adrian’s unit—not this surprise reunion.
Despite her shock, she quickly set down the grocery bags and rushed toward her grandmother, bowing to offer a respectful mano.
Chloe and Dillon exchanged amused glances before standing to grab the bags, carrying them into the kitchen without a word.
“You’re here?” Elleri asked, still breathless from surprise.
Her grandmother narrowed her eyes. Then—pinch.
“Aray, Lola!” Elleri yelped, pulling back as she rubbed her arm. Chloe and Dillon paused from unloading groceries, their gazes darting t
