Chapter 23: Kiss

I stood up from my seat to greet Roswell's sister. The earlier smile on his lips gradually disappeared when he saw me.

"Vera, this is Kalilah. Kali, this is Vera, my sister," Roswell introduced.

I smiled and slightly nodded to his sister.

"Nice meeting you, Ma'am Vera," I greeted her, then extended my hand.

She looked at my hand as if she were thinking twice about whether to accept it or not. I saw Roswell slightly pushing her, and then she tried to smile at me.

"Miss Vera, not Ma'am. The word Ma'am is old," she said, then finally accepted my hand.

She shook hands with me quickly, then she looked down at Agatha, who was quietly eating there.

"And this is Agatha, Kali's daughter," Roswell continued.

I looked at the reaction of Roswell's sister. I saw the change in expression on her face. It was as if she was sad and was hiding a strong emotion while looking at Agatha.

"She's five years old," added Roswell.

I could see how Roswell's sister was having a hard time swallowing, so even thou