Meet My Brothers

At that moment, a hush settled over the dining room.

Breaking the silence, Ginger's sweet voice rang out. "Mommy, what's the proper way to address her?"© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Mia responded tenderly, "You should call her Great-Grandma Laura."

"In that case, I need to find Great-Grandma Laura a present!" Ginger declared.

Mia's lips curved into a warm smile upon hearing Ginger's words.

Meanwhile, Sage casually stole a glance at Ginger and remarked, "Uncle Dominic hasn't given us the go-ahead for our trip to Bern City yet."

Turning his attention to Sage and Ginger, Dominic asked, "So, do both of you want to go back?"

Ginger nodded eagerly. "Great-Grandma Laura seems really sick. Maybe if I spend more time with her, she'll recover faster!"

In a fleeting moment, Mia's eyes shimmered with emotion. Ginger, always the comforting presence, never ceased to touch her heart.

Maintaining his stoic demeanor, Sage remarked, "It doesn't matter to me."

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Just then, Eva interjected, "Now that Mrs. Barrett Senior has finally woken up, I think it's only fair to let Sage and Ginger visit her. After all, she's always been so kind to Mia."

Dominic scoffed dismissively, "What's there to admire? You know well how the Barrett family mistreated Mia."

Eva gently nudged Dominic's arm, coaxing him, "Come on, let go of past grievances. It's time to move forward."

In the end, Dominic reluctantly relented, saying, "Fine, you can take Sage and Ginger to Bern City. It's an opportunity to visit Aunt Patricia; I'm sure she's been eager to see these two." Upon hearing this, Mia breathed a sigh of relief. "That's exactly what I had in mind. Besides, it'll be wonderful to reunite with Aunt Patricia. She's been looking forward to meeting the children."

Her brothers joined in, "It's been too long since our last visit. Let's make sure to bring Aunt Patricia some presents."

"I'll do my best to carve out time for a visit too. I've been craving Aunt Patricia's cooking. It's been ages since I last tasted it."

At that moment, Mia felt a weight lift from her shoulders. Despite initial hesitations, Dominic had finally agreed to let her take Sage and Ginger to see Laura.

"Thank you, Dominic," Mia said gratefully.

Dominic's expression remained

neutral as he replied, "I never consented to you having contact with anyone from the Barrett family. I simply agreed to let you take Sage and Ginger to visit Aunt Patricia. Don't read too much into it.

Mia was aware that Dominic's words were deliberate, but she chose not to dwell on them. As long as Dominic had given his approval, she felt content. Still, Mia valued her brothers' supportiveness, always ready to accommodate her requests. However, she was mindful not to burden them unnecessarily.

In her opinion, family decisions should be made together, as a unified group.

Following dinner, Mia engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Sage and Ginger.

While she grasped Sage's dislike for the Barrett family, she made it clear to him that Laura was an exception.

Mia felt compelled to explain to Sage that expressing animosity toward the Barrett family in Laura's presence could deeply wound her.

Indeed, the thought of Laura being distressed was something Mia couldn't bear.

Upon hearing Mia's perspective, Sage's stern demeanor softened considerably. "I understand. Since Great-Grandma Laura is a kind person, I'll make sure to behave respectfully around her." S

Meanwhile, Ginger became emotional, tears welling up in her eyes. "If Great-Grandma Laura is so kind, why did she fall ill?"

Mia tenderly caressed Ginger's head as she explained, "Great-Grandma Laura used to be healthy, but she was harmed by an evil person, which led to her current condition.

"When we return, we'll not only visit Grandma Laura but also ensure that the person responsible faces consequences for their actions."

Both Sage and Ginger nodded, grasping the gravity of the situation.

Upon stepping back into her room, Mia's phone buzzed with a text from Timothy, "The latest update on Grandma isn't optimistic. Looks like she might only have a temporary recovery."

Mia felt a jolt of anxiety at the mention of "temporary recovery".

Without a moment's delay, she dialed Timothy's number. "What's the situation? Are the reishi mushrooms still necessary? I'll arrange for someone to fetch them immediately."