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She paused, gauging Bryan’s reaction before continuing. “Given that you two are busy with work, if Stella finds herself with too much time on her hands, she might cause trouble for you.” Leyla was concerned that Bryan might protest but was determined to make her case.

The suggestion hung in the air: should Stella and Leyla stay here?

Eileen’s mind reeled. She had never entertained this possibility. The whole point of bringing Leyla from Alverton to Onaland was so that Leyla could spend her later years with her. If Leyla and Stella stayed here, Eileen could only visit them occasionally, perhaps not even once a month.

“Grandma, Bryan and I can handle Stella,” Eileen said, her voice tinged with concern. She couldn’t bear the thought of Leyla staying here purely to keep tabs on Stella. “You don’t need to—” But before she could finish, Leyla interjected with a smile, “Don’t worry. The main appeal is that this place truly is a retiree’s dream. When you have free time, have your mother bring Gabriela over for a visit. Whether you and Bryan come or not doesn’t matter.”

Leyla waved her hand dismissively, showing no hint of reluctance.

“And Stella’s on board with

actually. Suits me just fine,” Leyla replied. “You two get packing. We’ve already worked it out — I’m just here to inform

watching as Leyla rose and left the

your

grandma was used to living in Alverton. Here in Onaland, she doesn’t have any friends. Having company might

thought of the two formerly feuding women

hastily finished packing, intent on asking Stella

the room, Eileen spotted Stella and Leyla by the entrance, shrugging on their coats, ready to go out. “Where are you

We’ll stay here a bit longer. This place is too cozy to pass up. You guys can leave. When we’ve had enough fun, we’ll call you to pick

her lips. She watched

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