"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."

neighbor squeezed Maisie's hand affectionately, her gaze

way..." She suddenly remembered. "I saw

"What?"

coming by these days! We even went shopping together at

recalling the fresh fruits and vegetables occasionally left at her doorstep lately. She hadn't

So, that was it...

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

an indescribable ache. She awkwardly smiled at the neighbor, exchanged a few pleasantries, and was about to enter her home

carrying two large bags,

You came home? I thought you

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