Facade of Love

Chapter 199 Making It Up to You

I quickly shook my head, offering a reassuring smile. “Grandma, anywhere with a roof is just fine by me. No need to fuss. I’ve stayed in the side courtyard plenty of times. It was just loaned out for a few days, so no harm done. I’m not one to sweat the small stuff.”

“Lovely, everything’s settled,” Madam Young said, sounding like she could finally relax. She turned to Idris and added, “Iddy, the doctor said you can leave the hospital the day after tomorrow. We’ll head home and throw a big party. We should definitely invite Yvette’s mom. I’ve been meaning to say sorry to her face–to–face for not being there for Yvette all these years. It’s my fault…”

Before Madam Young could get all mushy again, I cut in, “Grandma, Mom’s in Lorrell now. You don’t have to keep thinking about her. What’s done is done.Let’s not dwell on it, okay?” I was not sure if it was an old age thing, but seeing the usually tough–as–nails Madam Young get all sentimental was throwing me off.

Idris chimed in with some comforting words, and after a short chat, Madam Young was out like a light. We tiptoed out of the room, leaving her to rest. Emily and Christina were in the lounge, deep in conversation. They jumped up when they saw us. “Iddy, Yvette, you’re joining us for dinner, right?”

Before Idris could say a word, I jumped in, “I can’t make it. I’ve got stuff to handle. Let’s catch up some other time.”

Christina was practically bouncing on her toes as she said to Idris, “Dad’s got our favorite dishes lined up at Fragrance de la Cuisine. He’s waiting just for you. Let’s head over soon, okay?”

Emily noticed Christina’s over–the–top excitement and gave her a little tug on the sleeve, a silent plea to dial it back. She then gave me a sheepish grin. “Is it really that important? If not, why don’t you join us? Liam will be there too. It’s not every day we all get to hang out.”

I shook my head with a slight smile. “You guys go on without me. I’ve got urgent stuff to handle.”

Emily caught the hint and did not push it. She turned to Idris. “Iddy, you…?”

“I’ve got things to do too,” Idris cut in. “Sis, you head on out. We’re taking off.”

grabbed my hand and we made a beeline for

up as we were about to leave. “Iddy, Dad’s all set

a calm sea. “If I don’t

left Christina speechless. She fumbled for words before finally managing, “No, it’s just… we wanted

smile. “I’ll pass on dinner. Do me a favor and tell your dad that Young

his voice softening a touch. “Sorry. We gotta

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apology was loaded with unspoken

gave a small, strained smile and

the point. “I couldn’t talk to grandma about it, so you’ll have

and Idris, but he had cut me off. He must have had his reasons,

at me and said, “We might have to keep it from grandma a little longer.”

my brow as I looked at

and said, “She’s just getting over a major illness. Now’s

with her.”

my l*p, choosing