In response to the discussion regarding Alice's age:
Given that Alice stated she left the orphanage and gained access to her late mother's inheritance, and the fact she was not adopted, would have to place her age at other 18, because I think when children in an orphanage reach the age of 18 they are deemed to be adults and are let out in to the world.
I have this update and enjoyed the dialogue quite well. Especially between Granma (who looks too young to be the other of Becca and Mary) and MC and also gave an insight into the events that led him back to his mother - Grandma arranging for that photo to appear in his yearbook.
Eagerly awaiting the next update which is due at the end of this month (June)?