Amara POV
As Noah, Lily, and I continued our meals, the front door creaked open, and my grandmother's familiar voice filled the room. "I'm home," she announced as she entered the dining room with a tired but warm smile.
"Welcome back, Grandma," Noah greeted her warmly while Lily and I exchanged glances of relief that she had finally returned.
Grandmother made her way to the table, pouring herself a glass of water before apologizing for being late. "Sorry about the delay; some work came up unexpectedly," she explained.
"No worries, Grandma. We understand that you have a lot on your plate, especially now that school has started again," Noah reassured her with a kind smile.
I studied my grandmother's face closely as she sat at the table. There was a hint of weariness in her eyes that I
