...
Aiden and Alex had just gotten out of school.
No sooner had they hopped out of the car than Sophia was already waiting for them in the front yard of their suburban house.
After seeing the two little kids hop out, she immediately rushed over with a benevolent smile.
"Quick! Go change your clothes. We're about to leave."
Aiden quirked an eyebrow. "Are we going to the amusement park?"
"Absolutely! Granny never breaks a promise!"
Upon hearing this, Alex clapped his hands joyfully. "Awesome! I love you, Granny!"
"But this time... we have another person joining us."
"Is it Leah Calloway?" Aiden, the smart one, guessed immediately.
Sophia chuckled. "Could you please be a little nice to her? She's never been to an amusement park."
Anticipating some resistance, Sophia was surprised when Alex nodded first. "Sure, let's invite her."
Aiden chimed in. "I didn't realize she was so deprived. We should definitely let her enjoy the amusement park today."
"My wonderful boys!"
Sophia hadn't been this happy in a while. Not only had her son accepted Leah, but the kids seemed to be warming up to her as well. It looked like Leah's entry into the Melendez family was just around the corner.
But little did she know what was going on in the kids' minds.
...
They had just arrived at the amusement park.
As the car door opened, Alex was the first to speak. "Ms. Calloway, could you carry me, please?"

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