Chapter 53 Confussion

• “He’s gone?” Sheila asked. She stepped out of the house and peeked outside. When she no longer saw Bert, she turned back in. “Come on, Macy. Let’s go check on your mom.” She signaled Macy, and the two of them climbed the stairs together. They found Vangie sitting in the room just next to the staircase, clutching Joseph tightly in her arms while sobbing.
• “Ma,” Macy called out softly, feeling nothing but sympathy for her mother. She went to her immediately and wrapped her in a hug. “It’s okay, Mom.”
• Sheila sat beside her friend and gently rubbed her back. When Vangie finally calmed down, they headed to Sheila’s house for lunch. After they ate, Vangie took a shower to freshen up. They decided not to return to Vangie’s house just yet, so she could rest properly. People had already begun coming over with welcome gifts, and it was too much.