Chapter 1014

During Christmas Eve, Lisa had returned to the hospital in the middle of the night and worked a full shift on Christmas. She hadn't even had the chance to truly spend the holiday with her grandparents. Early in the morning on Boxing Day, she freshened up and headed to her grandparents' house. The moment she stepped through the gate, she could hear laughter inside. She didn't need to ask—she already knew her aunts and various other relatives had gathered. Lisa suddenly felt apprehensive. What was she afraid of? The inevitable questions about when she'd get married. These relatives seemed to have nothing else to talk about with her. She was just about to slip away unnoticed when Martha, sharp-eyed and keen-eared, caught her. "Why are you standing there skulking around instead of coming in? We have guests! Come in and greet everyone, and help out." Now there was no escape. What could she do? She had to brace herself and go in. "When you go in, be sure to greet everyone and wish the