They came over, but they didn't give him a heads-up.
He wasn't exactly thrilled about their arrival.
To Makayla, they were all strangers.
Their presence would freak Makayla out.
Grace was leading the pack.
When she saw Makayla, her eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but walk towards her.
Elijah shielded Makayla behind him, "Mom, what are you doing here today?"
"Today is your... I brought a cake over." Grace stuttered, looking down. "I know it's sudden, but I couldn't help myself."
She couldn't help wanting to see Makayla.
Makayla listened to Grace's voice, feeling a bit nervous but also curious.
She peeked out from behind Elijah, staring at Grace.
"Makayla, you're not afraid of me, right?" Grace looked at her with anticipation.
Makayla immediately pulled back, grabbing onto Elijah's clothes with both hands.
Elijah reached back and held her hand.
"Mom, you guys should go! We already had cake at school." He said coldly, "Take the cake with you."
Grace sighed.
Though a little disappointed, she felt satisfied to see her daughter safe and sound.
Then they left quickly.
Elijah took Makayla inside.
Lacey apologized, "Grace Bourne came not long ago, and she asked me not to notify you."
Elijah looked at Sarah Warren next to him.
Sarah Warren quickly said, "Elijah, I came at six this afternoon. Since you already had cake, I'll take mine away."
Sarah Warren had also brought a cake.
She made it herself.
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