Anja

Today, my grandparents returned. I had been dying to see them again, and I wasn’t disappointed. Grandmama held me while telling me how beautiful I’d become. Then Grandfather hugged me, and it felt as though I was finally home.

I introduced my grandparents to Orrin, Adrian and Tracey. My grandparents were shocked to know that Tracey was their great-granddaughter. But they welcomed her to the family and held her in their arms. I saw how much it meant to Tracey. She has a family now that will never hurt her or lie to her.

Mama, Tracey and I helped Briar get ready. Her mother, Mary, was also there, fawning all over her daughter. Mary has always loved Briar, and it didn’t matter that Briar was Mary’s adopted child. Never has Mary treated Brair as though she didn’t belong.

Briar had asked Tracey to be part of her wedding, which confused Tracey. Of course, Tracey hadn’t been here twenty-four hours yet. But Briar explained that Tracey is family, and Brair wanted the whole family to be part of