Finally, having enough of the staring, Harold gave Lily a lot bop on the head, snapping her back into the world. "Ready to chat now?"
"Um… er… um… this is not how we planned this to go" managed Lily
Harold shrugged "Well, I bet your mother didn't plan to slowly drive you away by ostracising your only friend for years as she tried to push you to find others and instead drove you to further confide in Kat and study to avoid speaking with us as well as finding other friends"
Everyone went back to staring at Harold opened mouthed.
"Can you lot just stop that? Yes, I'm not an idiot, thanks for noticing? Sorry, I happen to love my wife and daughter and are willing to let them get away with murder. Yes, I should have stopped her earlier Lily, but honestly I was happier to see you growing up and finally standing up for yourself so I didn't say anything" said Harold with his hands on his hips.
