Chapter 130

I obediently stood behind Mom, waiting for her to signal before handing over the gift I had brought. Aunt Angela initially refused it, saying, "There's no need to bring anything when you visit." Mom responded, "How can we come empty-handed?" Aunt Angela seemed slightly annoyed. "What are you talking about? We're family. There's no need for all this pretense." Adults often enjoyed exchanging such formalities. I didn't understand it when I was younger, but now, I could relate. Afterward, Aunt Angela took us home for lunch, and then we went to the back mountain to pick peaches. I was worried about Mom as she wasn't suited for strenuous activity. I urged her to stay behind and rest at home. However, she shot me a look. "It's not that far." I didn't know about the distance since I had never been to the mountain behind Uncle Giovani's house. Still concerned, I asked, "What if you get too tired and feel unwell?" Aunt Angela laughed and covered her mouth. "Cassie, it's just at the foo