C432 In the Grip of Denial

Granny Luisa went on, “I used to think of you as family, because you were diligent and loyal. But now, you’ve made decisions on your own, supposedly for the Hartley family’s benefit, but you’ve actually hurt our real family. You’re no longer fit to be one of us.”

“Granny Luisa, you once said you’d always consider me family. You can’t go back on your word!” John looked at Granny Luisa