The Abandoned Wife

ventually agreed to allow her to go upstairs.

Aubree responded with a nod. After plastering a smile on her face, she took the stairs and went up. Sonya had just woken up from her nap in the master bedroom upstairs. Upon hearing a knock on the door, she opened it right away.

"Mrs. Farwell." Aubree grinned politely. "I hope I'm not disturbing you." Sonya, too, responded with a smile when she realized it was Aubree. "Not at all. I just woke up."

Aubree walked up to her and held her arm affectionately. "I brought you lots of gifts. Let's go down and check them out."

"Aww, you're too sweet." Sonya glanced at her. "You didn't have to do that. I'm happy that you're here." Aubree pressed her lips and smiled. "I have to since I haven't visited you in a while."

They continued to exchange pleasantries as they made their way down to the living hall. Sonya glanced at the gifts and looked away as she had no intention of opening them.

the gifts and put them aside. After they sat on the couch, the butler served them

"I was planning to take you to the suburbs as the landscape is gorgeous. Many of my

in the wild is growing fast as the weather has turned warm. People who have visited the place have

that, Sonya decided to put the trip on hold. "Let's not risk it. We can always visit the suburbs some other

Aubree nodded in agreement.

few seconds later, she started frowning as if something

could tell something was on her mind. She asked, "What are

her senses. "If I'm not mistaken, Ms.

sentence hanging and studied Sonya's expression

grim when she heard her granddaughter hanging out with

gloated inwardly upon noticing the