Chapter 47

*****Michelle's pov******

I felt someone's hand tapping me.

"Let me be." I pushed the hand away from my body.

"It's me baby." I heard my mom's voice.

I gathered all my strength and hugged her immediately.

"Oof. That tight." She said when I wrapped my hands around and neck and began to cry.

"What's the matter baby?" She asked, patting my back.

"Nothing." I bit my lower lip.

"Tell me the truth honey." My mom insisted.

"I'm scared for grandma." I lied, after hesitating for a while.

"Don't worry about her, she'll be fine I promise." I heard my mom's voice. Her voice was shaky and her body too. What she said felt like like she was telling a lie.

"Are you telling the truth?" I asked again.

"Yes. I'll never lie to you." She answered.

"Can I skip school today?" I asked, releasing her from the hug.

"Is that why you were crying?" She chuckled.

"No." I answered sharply,eying her red top.