Chapter 1911

Avery kept hugging Emma. "With you around, I'll always be a little girl. I still remember how much I loved visiting you. You always bought me so many things to eat and made all my favorite dishes. I'd come back a few pounds heavier every time." Emma gave Avery's shoulder a gentle pat. "Yes, I always kept you in my thoughts the most. But now, I'm older and can't even cook for you like I used to." Emma was only 70 years old, which wasn't very old, but her health wasn't great. Avery's grandfather had passed early, back when Juliana was still a teen, so Emma had raised her children alone, leaving her rather worn. Dexter and Hazel often came by to help and brought her food, so she rarely cooked anything beyond simple soup or ravioli. She didn't have the energy or mood to cook unless her grandchildren visited her. Emma's words made Avery hold her more tightly. "Grandma, I can cook for myself now, so from now on I'll make dishes for you." "Alright, dear," Emma said, smiling so widely.