Chapter 103. The Advice

LILY’S POV 

 “I know what you’re thinking,” Nana Mae said as if she could read my mind. “You don’t have to worry. He has earphones on. He didn’t hear anything. And I think he’ll probably take a nap when he’s done playing to rest his eyes.” 

 I sighed in quiet relief on hearing that. The eye doctor had mentioned that the antibiotics she prescribed would make him feel drowsy and inactive for a while, so it was important to let him rest and take time off school as needed. 

 I fell silent, staring into space. I was aware of Nana Mae’s gaze, probing, staring at me as if expecting me to say or do something. 

 “Young lady, you can’t keep me hanging. You heard me loud and clear so answer my question. Right now, I’m the only person that you can talk to concerning whatever it is you’re going through. I’m not leaving until you have answered me and I have made you feel better. Plus, you need to get yourself cleaned up before anyone