Chapter 343

“Sure.”

I obediently made my way over and nibbled on some fruits and cheese, managing a smile towards the grandmotherly figure before me. feeling an inexplicable sense of reluctance to leave, yet found myself saying, “Ramona, I’ve troubled you these past few days. I’ll be heading back to RiverCity soon. Let me wish you a merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year in advance.”

“Why the hurry to leave? Weren’t you supposed to help Greg with…”

“He…” I reined in my emotions, saying, “He probably won’t need my help anymore.”

His true love, the one who lights up his world, must be on her way back to him.

“What do you mean? Just because he doesn’t need your help, you’re going to forget about this old lady?”

She feigned anger, “I was looking forward to finally having someone close to keep me company during the holidays, and now you’re leaving? Stay here for the holidays, keep this old lady company!”

“Ramona…”

Seeing her like this stirred something in me. But I also knew that staying any longer just wouldn’t be right.

persuade me, “If you go back, you’ll

“Grandma!”

imperious voice broke the moment, as Dorothy and her parents

Jane wants to leave, let her go.

displeased look towards Dorothy’s parents, “Look at what you’ve raised!

darkened, nudging her husband with her

and wife, played the peacemaker, “Mom, it’s the holidays.

“What have I done?”

years ago, during the holidays, we each mind our own. I don’t bother you,

pouted. “You might dislike me, but would you really feel

stem, “What nonsense are you

played coy, offering a cold smirk my way before continuing, “your real granddaughter will be back soon. Once she returns, you won’t have any time for Jane

did you hear such a

flushed, stood up with the

Susan also showed shock, with Susan grabbing Dorothy’s arm, eagerly pressing. “Is it true? Has

complex look crossing her

morning’s newspaper on the coffee

caught a glimpse of the bold headline – Gregory Ford Reunites with Long–Lost

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