“Good evening, grandma.” Clarissa rushed into the living room with a big smile on her face to hug Granny Reed whose arms were spread out for her.
Clarissa was dressed in a long armless purple dress that clung to her body, accentuating her figure. There was a slit on the side, revealing her long toned legs.
Lucas lazily followed behind with a gift box on his arm. His eyes weren’t on Clarissa and Granny who were hugging and having small talks. His eyes were on the group of people behind Granny Reed, staring at the scene.
His face was blank but he grimaced inwardly. His uncle Charlie was there with his wife, Betty. Jefferson was in the dining area, using his phone—totally not involved in the Thanksgiving celebration.
There was also Lisa and Liberty—Jefferson’s twin siblings. Lucas’s cousins too.
A few of Granny Reed’s older brother’s family also came. It was crowded, making Lucas wish he could skip all this.
“Come on in.” Granny Reed gestured to Lucas and Clarissa. Lucas stepped forw
