Katherine arrived at home in the afternoon. Now most people knew she came back and all went to visit her.
The rims of Katherine’s eyes were red. The residences knew the reason why she was crying. Aunt Kelly came and said, “Kathy, I have prepared delicious food in my home. How about having dinner with me?”
Katherine was exhausted and replied, “Auntie, I want to have a rest first. I am really tired after walking for such a long distance.”
Aunt Kelly hurriedly nodded, “Yes, yes. I forgot about it. Have a rest first. I will bring the food to you later.”
There were other people in the yard. It was them who helped with Katherine’s grandfather’s funeral.
They all knew Katherine was alone and wanted to help her.
Katherine brought several chairs out for them to sit down.
An elder also mentioned her mother came some time ago and seemed wanting to reconciling with Katherine.
Aunt Kelly brought the meals here at this point and interrupted them, saying, “Reconciling? She must be daydreaming. She knew that her daughter married a rich man and came to flatter her. Why was she doing in the last twenty years?”
The elder sighed and continued, “Your mother wasn’t dress well last time she came. I could tell she has spent a rough time. I can’t interrupt your family business, but Kathy, you don’t have other family. We all watch you grow up and are willing to help you if you have any trouble.”
Katherine couldn’t help crying. She tried to control herself and replied, “She is not my mother.”
Everyone could understand her decision. They all sighed, “You should do so. She didn’t even come back when your grandfather passed away. I know you also have a difficult life in the city. Why there was no one from your husband’s family came to visit? They must look down upon you because you’re all alone.”
The elder hurriedly stared at that man and said, “Don’t talk about nonsense.”
Katherine compressed her lips and knew it was inappropriate for her to visit her grandfather alone.
People from the Grant family had never come to her village.
However, at that time, old Mr. Grant was also in a dangerous situation and the hospital had sent him to the emergency room for many times. There was no time for them to mind her business.
The elder glanced at Katherine and asked, “Kathy, do you have a hard time there?”
Katherine raised up her eyes and replied, “No. I have opened a store by myself and have a good income. I am fine.”
Aunt Kelly brought the food in and said, “Well, everyone, Katherine must be tired. Let her have a good rest. We can come to visit her later. She won’t leave in a short time.”
Those people all stood up and told Katherine to take care of herself.
They were all in the same village and everybody was kind.
Katherine sent them away and went back to her room.
A frame was hanging on the wall with Katherine and her grandfather’s old photo.
Katherine was about twelve years old at that time. She was sitting on her grandfather’s legs. Her grandfather hair hadn’t turned all white then and was smiling towards the camera.
Katherine touched her belly and watched the photo for a long time. Then she said to her baby, “See, that’s the man who guards me for more than twenty years. You should remember him, your great grandfather.”
Katherine ate some food and lied down.
She was really exhausted after climbing the mountain.
She woke up by the ring at night. She didn’t see who was calling and picked it up, “What’s up?”
It was Marshall, saying, “Katherine.”
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