She was also surprised at how quickly Elaine had warmed up to Dave. It was a stark contrast to when Elaine had bitten her hard during their first meeting.

Feeling frustrated, Bianca crossed her arms and reluctantly said, “Elaine, you shouldn’t trust strangers so easily. You must be careful and stay safe from anyone who might cause trouble.”

“But...” Elaine gazed at Bianca innocently and said, “But Aunt Bianca, he seems much more trustworthy than you. He feels like a big brother to me.”

A silence fell between them.

Suddenly, a realization hit Bianca, and she shot Elaine an irritated glance. “Wait a minute. You called me ‘Aunt Bianca,’ but...