Keith hung up as he mumbled those words. Cecelia put the receiver down too.


    She stared nkly at the half-eaten apple. Baldwin was at work. Bored, she decided to find herself somepany.


    Then, she had a sh of inspiration. She wasted no time in booking a flight to Y City. It had been too long, and she wanted to see her boys.


    Now that Niles had a "girlfriend," as the future "mother-inw," Cecelia wanted to make sure they were a happy couple. Indeed, she thought it was her duty. So she was going to head over there to do all the motherly things that she was supposed to do.


    ir was kind of embarrassed, taking over Niles'' apartment. It was his space, after all. She pondered whether she should move into the amodations herpany provided.


    Herpany was generous. She was paid just over $10, 000 a month, and benefits included a living space and meals. Thepany also provided unemployment, sick leave, and even a housing fund in case thepany apartment wasn''t to their liking.


    She wanted to let Wesley know before she moved out, but for some reason, she couldn''t reach him. Wesley had toe there sometime, so ir decided to wait until he did.


    However, before she saw Wesley, she had an unexpected guest.


    That day, she came homete. She didn''t have to worry abouting home to anyone, so she had opted for two hours of overtime. When she opened the door, the lights were on.


    Someone sat leisurely on the couch in the living room. ir was surprised to see who it was. "Aunt Cecelia?"


    Cecelia was happy to hear her voice. She stood up and said, "Hey, you''re back. Did you just get off work? You work too hard. Come and eat. Dinner''s ready."


    Cecelia never cooked. Instead, she found a chef to prepare the meal.


    ir followed her into the dining room to find that it was a big dinner, with several courses.


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    ir looked at him. He nodded in greeting.


    Cecelia walked over to him and held his hand. "We''ve been waiting for you. Niles is out of the country. You and I should take good care of ir for him."


    ir''s face was burning from embarrassment. "Why do you keep calling her my sister-inw?" Wesley asked in confusion. ''Is she going out with Niles now?''


    Cecelia nodded. "Because she is. Didn''t you know? It''s okay. You''ll get used to it soon enough. Go wash your hands."


    ir shook her head vigorously towards Wesley. "Your mom doesn''t get it."


    She felt helpless.


    Her reaction drew Cecelia''s attention. She was going to get her phone. When she heard what ir said, she paused. She nced at ir''s red cheeks and seemed to understand. "ir, don''t be shy. We''re all family here. I like you. You and Niles are good together. I''ll call him right now and tell him what we''re doing."


    Wesley averted his eyes from ir and walked into the bathroom.


    ir was desperate for a way to make Cecelia understand. "Aunt Cecelia, I''m not being shy. You don''t get it. I live here, but I''m not Niles'' girlfriend. We''re just friends."


    Cecelia patted ir''s hand. "Shh, I''m video chatting with Niles."


    "Aunt Cecelia..."