Chapter 12. Refusing to Return Home

“Adam? Aren’t you like half an hour earlier than expected?” asked Andrea with a scowl on her face. Adam looked at his little sister with a grin, knowing how annoyed she was at his sudden presence. 

“Annie, is that the way you’ll greet me? I came all the way for you. Come and give me a hug, at least,” he said, opening his arms out to her. Andrea looked around at the inquisitive faces all around her and wanted to die out of embarrassment.

“You came all the way to spy on me, bro. It's unforgivable! I’m not a child, you know,” she protested, still going into his arms and giving him a hug. Adam hugged her back.

“I didn’t want to, Annie, but you know, I can’t ignore Dad’s orders,” said Adam with a sigh.

“What’s up with Dad, I don’t understand. Why can’t he live and let others too live in peace? Please, bro, people are staring at us. No one here has their family visiting them, let alone give them bear hugs,” she whispered. Adam laughed and released her. A thro