"Are you going on a long trip?" Maisie glanced at the suitcase.

"Yeah!" The woman smiled embarrassedly and handed her a note with a series of numbers. "My daughter just had a baby! She lives far away from Cumulus City, so I have to go take care of her... So, here's an awkward request. Can you watch over my house for me?

"This is my home password. If you need anything, just go straight to my place!"

"I can watch over your house, no problem, but you don't have to share your password!" Maisie chuckled. "Congratulations on becoming a grandmother!"

Maisie's neighbor beamed. "I'm certainly happy about becoming a grandmother... But by leaving, I can't look after you anymore! I feel terrible..."

"Oh, come on." Maisie's heart warmed. "You've always taken care of me, and I'm grateful. No need for these formalities, really. You're making me feel awkward."

Maisie's hand affectionately, her

She suddenly remembered. "I saw your mom around,

"What?"

these days! We even went shopping

left at her doorstep lately. She hadn't

So, that was it...

between you and your mom?" The neighbor noticed the hints. "Maisie, no matter what, a mom is always a mom! Having your

awkwardly smiled at the neighbor, exchanged a few pleasantries, and was about to enter her home when the elevator

two large bags,

home? I thought you were working late,

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