Old Mrs. Constance nodded. “I guess we should just let them do whatever they want.” After a pause, she said, “I’ll talk to your late father about it later so that he’ll be as happy as us in heaven.”
At the mention of Old Mr. Constance, the others fell silent.
Startled, Sophia thought about her own grandfather, who was most fond of kids. When they lived in the village, he would help take care of other kids. If he were still alive, he would be elated that Sophia now had a child of her own.
dinner was ready. Perhaps she shouldn’t have
Mrs. Constance thanked Sophia in delight as this gathering was made possible because
firmly, John giggled. It was apparent to everyone
felt pretty tired. During the meal, all of them were having a casual chat, but
shook her head. “Maybe I just
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