54. Evil Eyes

Lucy’s POV

“That’s why I’m not foolish enough to give you what you want, grandma.” I replied to her question without blinking my eyes.

Her anger sparked as she threw a glance towards me, “Lucy… you're going to regret this.”

Grandma, so far as I can tell, I will not deeply regret anything. Even if you're going to be furious with me, it doesn't matter. I could care less..."

She put out her hand to hit me, but I grabbed her wrist and told her, "I always admire you as my grandmother. But I now see that I don't want to be like you. I want no part of being an elderly woman who wanders around yapping garbage!"

"You are such a shame to the family!" she said as she yanked her wrist away from me. "You barely respect me!"

"Respect what? Respect isn't given; it's earned. Since then, you haven't respected me, grandma. Please know how sad I am if this is how I have to behave around you. What you are showing me is all I am reflecting on." In spite of the rain, I turned my back on her and headed