Chapter 25 Marianne

• When I turned around, I was completely taken aback to find Crista standing in front of me. I couldn't recover from the shock as she rushed up to me and hugged me. “Auntie! I'm so glad to see you again."
• She took a step back and gazed at me with eyes that were wide with joy and delight. "I- I had no idea you were coming." I had actually planned to surprise you by visiting you at your apartment. This is such an amazing and wonderful coincidence, auntie!
• I just stood there motionless, my thoughts going completely blank for a good second before I took a long breath and turned to look at Crista again. I was going to return her greeting despite the shock and disbelief coursing through my body when another voice cut me off.