Gavin watched her for a moment before chuckling, as if Michelle had just told a joke.

"That was funny," he muttered.

"I'm not joking," Michelle replied, turning her gaze away from him.

Gavin cleared his throat and sat up straighter. "Are you out of your mind? Didn’t you see how happy Grandma was? And Aiden too? I don’t care about how you feel... but I’m out. I can’t do that. I can’t hurt Grandma’s feelings, she’s too precious to me."

He stood, brushing his hands ...