Grandma Granger was still suspicious, but when she lowered her head to see the girl’s clear, watery eyes, nothing raised her wariness. She must have overanalyzed things, then. The other woman persisted, “Young girl, why are you so silly? After one meal—” “Shut up!” Before she could finish her sentence, Grandma Granger cut her short coldly. “Don’t you think I don’t know what you’re thinking. Stay away if you’re smart, or I'll call the police!” When the woman saw that Grandma Granger was dressed up elegantly, she knew she was of a prominent background and could not be offended. Reluctantly, the woman left. The young girl looked up at Grandma Granger with admiration. “You’re so cool, Grandma. You’re like a high-ranking soldier!” Grandma Granger smiled a friendly smile, unable to tell this adorable girl the dark truth. She asked, “What’s your name? How old are you?” “My name is Momo.” Grandma Granger took her into her arms. “This name was given to me by the orphanage’s
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