Elsie had been standing outside Stephanie's apartment for ten minutes, hesitating to go in.If she went inside to check whether Liam and Lilly were home and found they weren't, Mr. Williams - Stephanie's father - might grow suspicious. He could start worrying, or worse, rush out to find them. That would only create more trouble for Stephanie.After another five minutes, Elsie remembered Stephanie was still waiting for an answer.Taking a deep breath, she pushed the door open with a determined look and stepped inside.The sitting room was empty, but voices drifted from the kitchen. She followed the sound and found Mr.Williams there, busy preparing dinner.“Stephanie?” Hearing footsteps behind him, Mr. Williams called out without turning around.Elsie offered a polite smile and answered softly, “Grandpa, it’s me.”When he saw her, his smile didn’t leave his face. He was always so fond of Elsie.“Elsie, you’re here too,” he said warmly.The young girl was thoughtful and considerate, and
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