Chapter 308

Grandma Bennett patted her hand lightly. “Why didn’t you bring Ella?” Maria Lewis couldn’t tell the truth, so she replied, “You probably heard—her uncle had a terrible car accident. I haven’t told her yet. I was afraid if she came, someone might slip up.” Grandma Bennett nodded, showing she understood. “That makes sense. How’s her uncle doing?” “He’s slowly recovering.” “Sigh, poor kid… Has the culprit been found?” Maria shook her head. “Not yet. We’re still looking.” No way she could tell Grandma that the ones responsible were actually their own parents. That’d be beyond embarrassing. Grandma patted her hand again. “Don’t worry. We’ll find who did it. Her uncle will get better. Everything will get better. Tell me if you need anything, don’t act like a stranger.” Maria smiled, a bit more relaxed. “Thanks, Grandma.” Right after she said that, a voice came from upstairs—Amelia White’s. “Oh wow, you all finally made it. Most guests were here by ten. And you stroll in at ten-thirty? I was