“How would you feel about saving hotel money and coming to stay with us the rest of the time you’re here?” Honestly, it sounded like he dropped the phone, or himself, but he was back on the line so fast, I wasn’t sure. “Stay? At your house? With you?” “There are three more people here than just me….” I trailed off, still stunned by my grandfather’s offer. “Are you sure?” he asked with so much hope it hurt. “Your granddad—” “Is the one who brought it up,” I cut him off. It sounded like he dropped his phone again, and that time I couldn’t help but laugh. “Granddad Gus told you to invite me?”
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