Chapter 199

Judy's heart tightened, and her back slammed against the wall. Avery emerged from the shadows. "Avery, is that you?" An elderly voice suddenly echoed in the alley. Before Judy could regain her composure, Avery had already walked over. "Grandma, why did you come out by yourself? How many times have I told you it's hard to see at night and you might trip again!" Judy followed the sound and finally saw the small house at the end of the alley. The room was dimly lit, and an elderly lady was standing in the doorway, leaning on a cane and trembling. Avery called her grandma. The tiny house was old and run-down, with decaying walls. There wasn't a decent chair in the room. Avery pushed aside the clothes piled on the corner that served as a 'sofa' and took off his jacket to lay it down. "Ms. Blake, please don't mind. Have a seat." Judy watched the elderly lady bustling around the room. Avery explained, "My grandma is old, her ears and eyes aren't very good. But for some reason, she can