Sue curled her lips slightly and answered calmly, “I missed my mom, so I went to see her.”
When he felt how cold her hands were, Irwin’s heart ached. “It’s my fault. I didn’t give you enough security. Next time, I’ll go with you.”
“There’s no need.”
‘You don’t deserve to.’
Her expression turned icy as she pulled her hand away, got into the car, and finally let her exhausted eyelids close.
By the time she woke up, she was already at his parents’ place.
Then, she remembered—it was Lucia’s birthday party today. The entire city’s elite had been invited.
Naturally, Ava, Lucia’s god-granddaughter, was on the guest list.
Sue watched as Lucia placed a pearl bracelet on Ava’s wrist, looking at her with a tenderness Sue had never seen before.
“Ava, this bracelet is a family heirloom. I’m giving it to you now. May it keep you safe and protected.”
Ava accepted it with a dazzling smile. “Oh, thank you, Grandma! I wish you health and happiness for many years to come!”
The old lady chuckled. “You sweet talker, always knowing the right thing to say! Not like Sue, who does nothing but make me mad all day!”
At the mention of Sue, Lucia’s mood soured instantly. Even Irwin wasn’t spared from her irritation.