Olivia complained, “Your aunt is like a thief. She only knows how to take our things and take advantage of us. She rarely gives us anything and never thinks of us when something good happens.”

“If Aunt Chel and her family aren’t coming, then I’ll accompany you, Granddad, and Dad to the beach after Laurence leaves.”

Olivia smiled. “Okay. Are you going to bring Jeanne along?”

“No. She’s still too young. Mom won’t feel safe letting me bring Jeanne to the beach.”

Sonny dared not take his sister