From the moment Madam Tokioka entered the villa until she was led to the lounge, Himari felt as if her heart was caving in inside her body, leaving her with shock, fear and discomfort.
She didn't know how did she manage to fake a calm facade.
"Madam, please enjoy the tea."
Himari brewed a pot of tea for the unexpected guest. Her hands shook when she wanted to put down a teacup on the coffee table. Its content almost spilled.
"I'm sorry for coming here unannounced," said Madam Tokioka with no obvious emotions in her eyes.
She was sitting on the couch with Chiharu clinging to her. Izumi sat on the opposite couch. His hands were stroking Chobi who sat on his lap.
"It's nothing, madam. Chiharu has been missing you," answered Himari while forcing a smile. She clenched both of her hands, trying to stop the tremor.
"Yes, ah~ Grandma no come to see Chiharu and Big Brother for a long, long time," whined the dumpling.
