Chapter Eighteen

Andrew remembered that. He remembered that he was in this very mansion outside when he had made that wish. When he had seen this woman. And she had shown what he could have. And she had told him to go build the family himself. But he got corky and told her he would buy a family for Christmas instead. And that's when the bet started.

"Okay." Andrew faked a cheerful smile at the old woman. " You were right! I was wrong. Everything in life is not gotten by someone buying something with money. Especially not family! It's gotten love, patience and time. So what now huh? You were right I was wrong! Let me go now. To the family I have. "

The old woman tsked. " No-no dear boy that's not how it works. You made a bet with me. And I must see it through. I can't just let you go like that. The other spirits will laugh at me of course. "

Andrew gulped down. " What will happen now? " Andrew was afraid of this woman. If she could turn back time. What else could she do? What else would she do