Chapter 139. Need Time

Sky furrowed her brows more deeply. "Then where are we going, Mama? Is it Papa Lucas' inn? But earlier, Mama was also angry with him. I think Mama needs to get away from him, too."

Sighing in pity, Alice stroked Sky's hair. "We will stay at Aunt Emma's house."

"Aunt Emma and Uncle Henry don't mind? We're not their family."

Alice shook her head slowly. "We are their friends. A good friend always cares and is willing to help. You don't mind staying with Aunt Emma for a while, right?"

Sky shook her head quickly. "If they don't mind, I'll be happy to stay at their house. Let's just say that's my promise that has been delayed. Do you remember, Mama? They did invite me to stay at their house, but that was only for one night. Now we don't know how many nights we'll stay there."

Alice didn't know how to resp