She Wasn't Paying Attention

Although Audrey was usually sharp-tongued, she still behaved sensibly in front of elders. When Mrs. Turner was scrutinizing her, Audrey did not show any sign of annoyance, nor did she say a word.  She knew that Mrs. Turner meant no harm to her at all. "Mom, why are you staring at her like this? Luckily, Audrey is not timid, else she would have run away with you looking at her that way!" Silvia knew her mother very well so she explained with a smile, "The two of us really hit it off right after we knew each other. Well, I'd say our friendship came with a stroke of fate!" "Yes, my dearest Silvia, everything you say is right!" Mrs. Turner rubbed Silvia's head and looked at the door. "Silvia, do you have any more new friends that you haven't brought home yet?" "The only new friend I have is Audrey..." Silvia looked at the door and suddenly thought of someone. Ever since that man had left the hospital the night before, Silvia had never seen or heard about him. Silvia wasn't quite sure if Ja