Serene's POV
"Grandma!" I shouted as I ran toward her and embraced her in my arms. Her sweet smile and calm demeanour always helped me relax and this time I needed it the most. I hugged her for a long time not wanting to ever let go. I so wanted to cry in her arms but I knew I had to be strong and crying would only worry her.
"My sweet child, how are you?" She still held me close. "I am blessed as always, grandma. How have you been?" I didn't want to let go of her.
"Well, my old bones cackle every once in a while but other than that I am rocking." She chuckled making everyone laugh. I then pointed toward Arlo and introduced him.
"Good to meet you, my dear boy any friend of Serene is welcome here." She patted him on his head. "Thank you, it's nice to meet you as well." He offered her a smile. I had never seen Arlo smile so much before in a single day, he always looked grumpy.
