This incident with Kimberly had actually given Mrs. Smith Sr. the perfect excuse to remove Mandy from the company.Liz nodded. “Grandma, don’t be angry. They’re not worth it.”“I know. I was only putting on a show just now,” Mrs. Smith Sr. said. “But Kimberly actually dared to hit you. I’m not letting that go easily.”She meant it. She would make sure Kimberly learned her lesson.Seeing how fiercely Mrs. Smith Sr. protected her, Liz felt safer than she had in a long time.“Grandma, I’m really lucky to have you,” she said softly.Mrs. Smith Sr. smiled warmly, her tone gentle but firm. “I can’t be with you forever, Liz. There will always be people like your mother. When someone hurts you, don’t ever be softhearted.”“I understand,” Liz replied.“I’m tired now. You should head home,” Mrs. Smith Sr. said, waving her hand before standing up and walking slowly toward her bedroom with her cane.Liz watched Mrs. Smith Sr. disappear down the hall, then quietly left the estate.*Mean
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