Thinking as she walked to the gate to open it, she was slightly surprised to see who stood outside.
"Cousin-in-law."
Shannon Richards waved enthusiastically at her from outside.
Helen Melendy furrowed her brows subtly and stepped forward to open the gate.
"What brings you here?"
Shannon Richards walked in like an old acquaintance, reaching to take Helen Melendy's arm, "I came to hang out with my cousin-in-law, did you forget? I said last time I'd visit when I had the chance."
Helen Melendy pulled her arm away from Shannon Richards, not showing much enthusiasm.
"Oh."
She casually responded, without much intention of engaging, and returned to sit under the parasol where she had been lying, slowly sipping her coffee without any intention of making tea or coffee for Shannon Richards.
Shannon Richards seemed oblivious to Helen Melendy's coldness, sitting down beside her and said:
"Cousin-in-law, this coffee smells lovely, what brand is it? I'd like to buy some too."
