North chuckled when he saw how she hadn’t turned around. “Grandma!” he called. Right then, Ellen spun around to see her family members behind her. Tears formed in her eyes immediately. “Oh, dear! What brings all of you here?”

“We’re here to spend the new year with you,” Eugene uttered with a smile. Ellen scurried over to welcome them. “Is that so? Hurry up and come in! Why didn’t you guys tell me that you were going to visit?” Olivia grinned. “Eugene said he wanted to give you a surprise.” “This sure is a surprise.” Ellen turned to gaze at Jewel. ‘And you are…?”

Olivia immediately pulled Jewel over to introduce her. “This is one of my best friends, Jewel. She doesn’t have family around, so I told her to come along with me. Would that be okay with you, Mrs. Nolan?”

Ellen immediately nodded. ‘Of course it’s okay! You guys have no idea how desperate I am for someone to talk to me these days. Hurry up and come in.” Olivia felt relieved to hear the woman’s words. “Come on!” she said while tugging on Jewel’s hand. Ellen, on the other hand, took North’s hand. “Oh, my grandson grew taller again!”

someday, Grandma?” North asked. “Of course! You’ll outgrow him someday!” Ellen replied. After they got into the house, Ellen brought some fruits and snacks over. “You don’t have

earlier?” She shot Brian an annoyed glare. Brian frowned

brought your uncle and the rest of them over a while ago, why didn’t you mention that you guys would be spending new years’ here? I could’ve prepared more stuff if you told me your plans earlier,” Ellen

I know that they were coming this year? I only received the news at the very last second. I would’ve dropped by earlier if it weren’t for them,” he uttered. Ellen reached her hand over and smacked Brian on the leg. “Are

a chuckle. “Can you be a little more rational, Mom? Can’t

Come at me, then! Do you remember

saved me, but my mommy saved you, so we don’t owe each other anything. You can’t

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