Elena forced a smile as she looked at Emma.
"Emma's here. Where's your mom?"
Then, Cecilia walked in with a smile.
"I'm right here."
Cecilia noticed Elena had been crying and then looked gently at Emma.
"Emma, didn't you want to come to Great Grandma's house to catch butterflies? How about letting Great Grandpa take you to catch them now?"
Emma nodded happily. James understood what Cecilia meant, so he took Emma’s little hand to bring her away.
"Let's go! We'll catch some butterflies!"
Once they were far away, Cecilia poured Elena a glass of water and asked with concern, "Aunt Elena, did the talk with them not go well?"
Elena nodded, her brow filled with worry.
"Mary told Grayson and Jaxon that she had been kicked out and won't let it go. She even said she wants to sever ties with me..."
"How did she turn out like this?"
Cecilia gently hugged Elena. She knew how much affection she had for Mary—this time, she was truly heartbroken.
