Love My Friends with Benefits novel Chapter 4

Grandma was so understanding and tolerant that a wave of sadness washed over me again. I finally lost control and started to cry.

I walked over to Grandma's bed and sat down next to her. She reached out a thin, wrinkled hand and gently caressed my face.

"You've lost weight... You must've suffered a lot on your own," she said sadly.

"It's fine. I can take care of myself."

"I think it's time for you to find someone who can take care of you. Is there anyone that you have your eye on?"

"N-no..."

As I said this, I suddenly thought of Leonard. For some reason, my heart and mind refused to erase him.

"Mum, Phoebe said that she's bringing her fiancé over today, probably to decide on a wedding date. Apparently, they want to see you as well. What do you think?" Aunt Nancy suddenly piped up.

"I don't want to see them. I've never regarded them as my family, so what do their matters have to do with me?" Grandma's tone was cold and harsh.

Her words were a clear indication that she would never recognise Gail and Phoebe as part of the Jones family. To her, only my mother and I were part of her family.

This made me even more grateful for Grandma, despite my apathy for the Jones family.

Grandma and I continued chatting for a while until we heard yelling coming from outside the door.

Aunt Nancy frowned as well. I could tell that it was Gail shrieking at Mary in her trademark shrill voice.

Unable to take it anymore, I walked out of Grandma's room and saw Mary standing at the staircase. Her head bowed as Gail screamed at her.