These words rang in Lily's mind as Theo made his way to their house.
When the house came into view, she squirmed and looked sheepishly at Theo, "let me down now. It would be embarrassing for them to see me being carried."
Theo chuckled as he laid her down carefully. She winced as she held her butt with her left hand. "Are you sure you're going to be okay walking?"
"I'm fine, Theo." She affirmed and to assure him, she hooked her hands in his and pulled him along. "Let's go, you Worry Wart." She teased him and he chuckled as they both turned the corner to the house.
"What's taking you guys so long? Hurry up." Irene's voice was carried by the wind to them and they hurried to her, with Lily trying to hide her pain.
"Are you alright?" Irene turned to her as soon as they got to the porch, looking at her worriedly.
"I'm fine. Why do you ask?" Lily said, trying to walk past her.