“Uhm… yeah. Come in.” Mia opened the door wider and Bianca stepped in. Just as she was about to close the door, the old lady’s face from next door appeared, startling Mia a little.“Oh dear,” the lady chuckled softly. “Did I startle you, dear?”Mia shook her head, managing a small smile. “No, ma’am. What can I do for you?”“The kitchen baked these for me,” she replied, raising a basket for Mia to see. “And I realized we haven't officially welcomed the youngster who just moved in. So here.” She pushed the basket into Mia’s arms and let go. Mia had to catch it to avoid it falling. “Oh, no, ma’am. Please–”“Hush, now, dear.” She waved her words off. “I’m Margaret, and I'm your neighbor. Be sure to tell me if you need anything. And make sure to eat, ya hear me?”Mia nodded, hugging the basket to her chest. “I will, ma’am. Thank you.”“There, there. Now go attend to your pretty guest. This old lady has to be off.”“Take care, ma’am.”Margaret just waved at her as she left. Mia stood for
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