Aunt Angela went to the kitchen to check on the dinner preparations, leaving Alexander and me alone in the living room.
Alexander noticed that I hadn't touched the cup of coffee in front of me and frowned slightly.
"Why don't you drink coffee anymore?" he asked, looking at me curiously. "You used to like it."
I froze for a moment, caught off guard.
But I recovered quickly.
"The doctor said I shouldn't have anything too strong anymore because of my stomach."
Alexander didn't look convinced. He seemed about to say something when the front door suddenly opened.
A burst of quick footsteps echoed through the hallway.
"Uncle Alexander!"
A small figure came racing into the living room and launched herself straight at him.
Alexander caught her easily, lifting her onto his lap as she laughed.the little girl smiled brightly, shouting, "Uncle! You came to see me!"
"Yes, Uncle came to see you. Did you miss me?"
