Rhona Cameron was clearly taken aback for a moment, then her expression softened. "Alright. You're young, perhaps you can find a better place."
Her wrinkled hand grasped Josie's, her warm, dry palm conveying an elder's concern. "From now on, I'm entrusting Felix to you. You two must support each other and face hardships together. Grandma wishes you a long and peaceful life together."
Seeing the old woman's incredibly sincere and earnest expression, Josie was momentarily at a loss for words and could only respond with a smile. "I will."
It was too complicated to explain right now, so she simply went along with it.
'When Felix gets back, they'll know the truth.'
"The world outside is too dangerous. You two mustn't take any risks. Just focus on living a quiet, stable life..."
Rhona Cameron kept rambling on until Jane couldn't help but cut in, "Grandma, Cece knows."
"Oh, look at me. I got carried away and said too much."
