Aurora nodded. "Thank you, Grandma Ruth."

"I'm ashamed I raised such a thoughtless grandson."

"Please don't say that, Grandma Ruth. I've spent enough time with Chris to know he has a good heart. I'm sure someone must have tricked him that time."

They didn't know Chris had quietly come back and was standing at the kitchen doorway, hearing every word.

While things were peaceful in Fairhaven City, Amber City was in chaos.

At his family home, Mason waited for Irene ...