Hazel

"Well, well," she drawled, a tight smile twisting her lips. "What a touching family reunion." I ignored her accusatory tone and cleared my throat, trying to put distance between me and Adam.

“Aunt Phoebe, this is Adam, William’s friend” I croaked.

Aunt Phoebe came close and took Adam’s extended hand, smiling ruefully.

“I am Willie’s favorite aunt. So nice for you to visit, she said as her eyes darted between us.

I cleared my throat “Adams, maybe you could come later to visit ...