Chapter 61

"No need, grandma. Her home now has a fingerprint-proof door. It's very safe" Melissa returned a look to Joseph, indicating that she was not going out, only because her house was secure, not because of any consideration towards him. She refused grandma's offer not just for his sake. Grandma Julia nodded in response. She heard some movement on the stairs, and stretched her neck to look towards the living room. Meanwhile, Melissa had already rushed to the bottom of the staircase. She gazed at the fluffy curls of Alvin's hair and the little face of Alvina that was pressed to turn one side red. She missed them immensely in her heart. Opening her arms wide, she gestured for the two children. In the next second, Alvin and Alvina dashed into Melissa's arms. With a wobble, Melissa sat down on the ground, laughing with the children. Alvina chuckled, getting up from Melissa's lap. She patted Alvin who was nearby. "Brother, let's quickly help mommy up!" "Oh, sorry mommy" Alvin smoothed back his c