She was fuming inside. This grandmother is just too biased! How could she tell Cherline Lindsey the story behind my name? That's my secret, okay!
To her, it might be a secret, but to Cherline, it meant nothing at all.
She let out a casual snort through her nose. "Mm."
Then, she extended her hand toward Laura Waltson. "Long time no see."
Such a friendly gesture brought a sense of comfort to Penny Sullivan's heart. It seems that her granddaughter has truly grown up, becoming more and more mature.
"Cherline, it's been a while. You're still as beautiful as ever."
Laura replied with insincere words while extending her hand to shake Cherline's.
The two hands clasped together. Cherline initially just gave a symbolic squeeze, intending to quickly withdraw, but Laura suddenly tightened her grip, holding her palm firmly.
Looking triumphant, Laura praised, "Cherline, your skin is really amazing. So soft and smooth, like silk..."
But.
In the next second.
