39 | MUM’S ADVICE

[TWO DAYS AGO]

VINCE

"Granny!" Paige ran toward Mum as soon as the door opened.

Mum's face quickly lit up, and she pulled Paige up on her lap, making me jump in fear. She was still weak and heavy lifting was only going to make her suffer more. Shaking her head at me, she turned around to walk into the house, carrying Paige in her arms.

She was strong, and I trusted Richard. Richard would not let anything happen to her.

I moved into the house, closing the door behind me. I missed coming to this house and being around Mum and Paige. Both the ladies in my life shared an epic bond, so that was more of a reason for Mum to get well soon.

"Did you both go visit her?" Mum asked as soon as I entered the living room. I nodded, to which she turned to Paige and questioned, "Did you wish her?"

"Yes."

I stood at the door and watched them intently as they talked and laughed about random thi