Chapter 29 I can’t do this anymore

IVY RIVERA’S APARTMENT Ivy was busy cleaning the house when her son raced into the living room. “So mom I heard you talking to Aunt Emily earlier, when is she coming?” He questioned. Ivy eyebrows snapped together. “Hey you boy! Were you eavesdropping on every calls I made today?!” She feigned a angry look. “No mom..I was just passing by your room when I heard you talking on the phone.” Leroy countered. “Oh was I speaking so loud?” Ivy asked retaining her normal facial expression. “Yes mom.” Leroy answered. Ivy chuckled. “My bad.” “So when is aunt Emily coming around?” Leroy pestered his mom. “Your aunt will be here tomorrow.” Ivy answered her son. “Tomorrow? Woah I am so happy that I will finally get to meet aunt Emily!” Leroy exclaimed with excitement on his face. “Are you that excited?” “Yes..it has always been the two of us. So it is cool to have someone else join us..or maybe more people.” Leroy pursed his lips when he noticed his mom’s countenance changed. Ivy knew her son missed