Grandmother smiled when she heard this sentence.
As soon as she smiled, Victoria felt the despair.
Communicating with Mommy and Daddy was still possible.
When it came to Grandmother, Victoria could only surrender; in this world, she was the only one to whom Victoria completely submitted.
"I've long said there's no need to tell her anything. Direct introductions might work out; they might even take a liking to each other," Grandmother said to Hank Clegg, "You insist on informing her in advance, and look, she's pouting now, isn't she?"
"That was Victoria's opinion," Hank Clegg explained, "and I agree. There's no need to hide such matters."
Only after this exchange did they seem to remember that Victoria was still there.
"The man is outstanding; we've investigated his family background and character, all very good," Hank Clegg rarely praised someone so highly, "and if you don't like him, we won't force you."
