Chapter 75. Summer Vacation Plans I

“Well, then,” Isabel sighed. “Your grandparents would like you to visit and stay with them this summer.”

“I would love to go. I have not been there in a while.”

Selena looked over at Jade as she stabbed her fork into her waffles. “You have never been there before." 

“That is why I want to go. I have heard there are some handsome boys, and Grandad’s house is really lovely.”

Selena turned to face Isabel. “How come you are letting us go this year?” she inquired. “Last year, you wouldn’t have allowed us. The same as last year, or even when Daddy was still here. Why the sudden change of heart?”

Isabel let out a sigh. “I apologize, hon. With everything going on, I believe you just need some space and to travel to new places. Change of environment.”

“I’m not going.” 

“It doesn’t have to be your grandfather’s mansion. We could visit the lake.”

“I am not going, Mom. You cannot persuade me to change my mind, no matter what you say. My