Shedding her shoes in the entryway, she questioned, “Mom, aren't you planning to stick around in Tashkao a bit longer?"

Lettie set the chicken soup on the table.

Eyeing her daughter, Lettie sensed something was amiss and let out a small sigh. "How can I relax after what's happened? I asked around, Axell's folks returned back to their hometown. What gives?"

Jessie recounted the hospital ordeal to Lettie.

Lettie's eyebrows shot up. Albert was no walk in the park. How come he just let Axell slide and even handed his folks a cool ten million?