Emily had always made it a point not to burden her grandmother with bad news, so she hadn’t told Ruth anything about what had been happening recently.
But since her grandmother had brought it up herself, Emily casually mentioned that Aaron already knew about the pregnancy. She left out everything regarding Francie, not wanting to cause Ruth any worry.
Ruth went silent for a moment on the other end of the line, then said after a pause,
“Have you thought about coming to live with me? I know it’s not as convenient or lively here as the city, but at least you’d be far away from all the drama. There’s plenty of space, it’s a good environment for the baby, and I’ve got some savings and income from the crafts—I can support you both.”
Emily understood her grandmother’s heartache—Ruth was afra
