35 I Love You

"Beauty, I thought you've decided to stay here until the regional trials?" asked Grandma Julianne.

"I did say that, but I think I need to go back home now. After school, I went to be with my grandparents for a vacation. After coming back, I should have gone home first, but I didn't. I feel like I'm being a bad daughter."

"Grandma, she came back from Camotes Island just a week ago. The next day after arriving, we came here and unexpectedly stayed longer than planned. In other words, her parents haven't seen her for a long time." Clarence explained to totally convince them somehow.

John and others just remained silent. As spectators, they understood well what Clarence's main reason was. However, they either did never want to help, get involved, or bother at all.

"Fine, if that's so. Just don't forget you have a home here with us. Leave us your contact number. John, get her phone number before she leaves."