I smiled politely as I stepped forward, "Hello, Mrs. Carter, I've been too busy lately, with a lot to handle at the end of the year, so I've been delayed."
Before I could finish my words, Mrs. Carter's expression slightly changed, "Calling me 'Mrs. Carter' feels so distant?"
I was taken aback, and instinctively looked at Daniel Carter.
He took a couple of steps to my side, holding my hand, fingers interlocked: "Call her Aunt."
His gesture, this way of addressing, clearly indicated that my relationship with Daniel Carter was different now.
And Mrs. Carter's attitude also showed acceptance.
My heart pounded with nervousness, a bit in disbelief.
If that's the case, then last night Mrs. Carter knew I was with their siblings, but didn't mention me all night.
Given Mrs. Carter's previous attitude towards me, she would surely have asked Daniel Carter to hand me the phone, even if it was just to symbolically show some concern and ask a couple of questions.
