Carla shook her head.

"Ellea doesn't want to forgive you. But she also needs a process to be able to accept this. The wound in her heart is too deep and long. Do you remember how old you left her? And after that, you never even asked her how she was doing. A dozen years he kept his anger, disappointment, and wounds to himself. And now, you suddenly come and admit you were wrong. Everything is not easy. It takes time."

Jolly was getting more and more naive. She explained to Carla that she had separated from her second husband. She also had no place to stay. She came to see her mother and son because she wanted to ask for mercy so that she could be given a decent place to live. Jolly deeply regretted having acted foolishly at that time.

Carla couldn't bear it, but she couldn't make up her own mind either. She couldn't accept Jolly into her home without Ellea's consent.

Carla finally took Jolly to a rented house not far from where she lived without her granddaughter's knowledge. The rented house was for a small price. Carla also paid the first rent because Jolly did not have enough money.

"You are fine here. You should find a job as soon as possible. Because for next month's rent, mom can't help anymore. You have to pay it yourself."

"Yes, mom. I will try to find a job. Thank you for taking care of me. Thank you for accepting me back."

Carla said goodbye, leaving leaving Jolly alone. The woman burst into tears again. Now her life was full of pain. Back then, when Ellea was two years old, she chose to divorce from her first husband, Ellea's father. Then she flirted with a rich man and got married. She also chose to abandon her children and mother to live with her second husband.

Meanwhile, Samara's father Erick also chose to leave without saying goodbye. Until now, no one knows what his condition is.

But after a dozen years of marriage and childlessness, Jolly was dumped by her husband. She didn't know where else to go if not to her own family. But in reality, it wasn't that easy. The wounds she had cultivated over the years earned her a harsh rejection from her own daughter.

"The pain I'm experiencing now is nothing compared to the pain Ellea has experienced all this time. I deserve to be repaid for everything I've done in the past. Hiks hiks hiks! God, please open my daughter's forgiveness. Soften her heart. I really want to atone for my past sins."

***

Carla arrived home. She went straight to her grandson's room. She persuaded him to come out of his room.

"Come on baby, come out, your mom is gone."

"I don't have a mom!" Ellea snapped from inside in a gruff tone of voice.

Carla sighed. "Honey, open the door. Let's have breakfast first!"

Ellea was silent, not a word was spoken. Carla felt desperate. It seemed that Ellea needed more time to be alone. Carla turned her body around. But suddenly the door opened from the inside. She turned around, seeing Ellea who was already standing with her usual smile. Carla smiled too.

"I'm hungry, Grandma. I want to eat," Ellea said in her most indulgent tone.

"Hemm, I thought I didn't want to eat. It's a good thing you haven't finished all the food. I was planning to eat it all at once."

Ellea walked closer to her grandmother, embracing her to walk to the kitchen. The two went back to enjoying the food that Carla had provided a few hours ago. Even though it was already cold, both of them seemed to put every mouthful of food into their mouths.

***

Arriving at the office, Ethan worked as usual. He didn't really care about Amy anymore. He didn't want his mind to be burdened with things that would hurt him.

Now, it was the image of Ellea's face that graced his mind more. Every minute Ethan almost checked his cell phone. Hoping there would be an incoming message from Ellea.

Ting!

Ethan rushed to open his cell phone. With a happy face he hoped the message was from Ellea. But when he looked carefully, it turned out that the pean was from his wife. Instantly his mood changed.

He was forced to read the contents of the message from his wife. Amy informed him that she would be home this afternoon. He asked Ethan, whether he asked to buy souvenirs or not.

Ethan had no intention of replying to his wife's message. He simply ignored it. He chose to refocus on his work.

***

After eating her morning meal, as usual Ellea would help her grandmother to clean up the dirty containers and dishes for her to wash.

Kring!

A ringing call came into Ellea's mobile phone. Her head snapped around to look at the phone she kept on the table. Alex's name was clearly displayed on the screen.

Ellea hurriedly wiped her wet hands. She hurriedly picked up the call from the important person who had been holding the key to her life.

"Yes, Lex. What's wrong?"

"You come home right now! I have something important to tell you!"

"Right now! But I just got home, Lex. I haven't showered yet," she argued.

"No need to shower! Anyway, now you're here. If you're not here within an hour, you're gone. Remember, there will be no work for you this month!"

Ellea rounded her eyes. "Huh, don't say that, Lex, I'm coming right now."

"Hemmmmm!" Alex hung up the call.

"What's wrong? How come there's an impromptu call from Alex all of a sudden? Did I make a big mistake? Oh my God! Ouch, it could be the end of my career. I have to get there soon."

Ellea was very worried, if Alex was angry then it was over. She hurried away without saying goodbye to her grandmother.