Chapter 116

"Okay. I will be right back" he said, before leaving. "You love him." "Pardon?" Mitchell said, turning to look at his grandmother. She didn t realize her eyes had been fixed on Michael walking away. "I said you love him," Emily repeated She smiled. "Is it so obvious?" She asked. "To a woman like me, it is." She answered softy Mitchell smiled. Then shrugged. "He adores you," Emily said. "You think so?" Mitchell asked. He is my grandson and I know him better than anyone else. I have never seen him look that pleased. Not since he was a kid. Mitchell narrowed her eyes in surprise. "That long?" "Yes," Emily answered, placing her hand on Mitchell s. Please be patient with him. He is not as mean and unkind as he wants the world to believe. He has only been alone and lonely for far too long to appreciate others. I couldn t be gladder he d chosen a lady like you.