8

“Look how pretty she is. Oh, Richard, you should keep this one.” She says with her arms still around me and I turn to Richard for help, he looks at my arms that are still lying limply by my sides and gives me a cold glare.

Instantly, I take my arms around her and hug her back. This seems to make her pleased because she hums.

“What about my grandchildren? Where are they?" She asks after breaking our hug, going into the car to look inside.

“Well?" She looks at me, and then her eyes move to Richard, waiting for our answers.

She seemed so excited to meet them and for some reason, I felt happy. At least I know they would get accepted into this family and wouldn't get bullied by anyone.

“They stayed with the nanny. I wanted Gabby to meet you without the children so she wouldn't feel overwhelmed by everything. You'd meet them soon" Richard says, holding my waist and I wondered if that was truly the reason he didn't bring them or if he was just telling his mom that just because.

“Don't worry,