Chương 86: Ch 47a – Memory: Moving

"St Albans isn't far." Cara hums an acknowledgement. It's the fourth time Jenny has said the same exact words. She looks around the kitchen, wonders how many more times Jenny will repeat herself before everything is packed into removal boxes.

"The house is small but enough to get us started, you know, with a family."

"Uh-huh," Cara murmurs. Jenny has told her this multiple times too. Sent her the sales brochure. Talked about the redecorating they will do. Shown her paint samples. Unlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon.

"But that might take time. Alex's sister took three years to get pregnant." Jenny frowns at the ball of paper Cara hands her. Unwraps, then re-wraps the mug before carefully placing it into the box. Cara pretends not to notice.

"So, we'll have a guest room for a while yet, you can come visit anytime." Cara sighs, puts down the plate she was about to wrap in paper.

"It's fine Jen. I'm happy for you and Alex."

"I promised Gran I'd look after you."

"Jenny, I don't need looking after." Cara moves to the other side of the table, hands drifting from stacks of plates to a butter dish to a measuring jug.

"She worried about you. Said you-""Jenny, I'm fine. Which box do you want this casserole dish in?"