Tension between in-laws and Vincaster.

Serina suddenly stood frozen in tears seeing her mother alive. Back then, before she traveled time, her mother died because she saved Savina when the fire broke out from their apartment.

“I miss you so much, mom.” She embraced her tighter. "Mom, can you drop the knife first? Hear us out. Anyway, Vincaster, I want you to meet my mom, Samira Alpheus."

Her mother is bewildered by Serina’s odd behavior. "Both of you, sit down. We need to talk, and you..." Samira glanced at Savinah. "Go to our room and don't eavesdrop. This matter is for adults only."

"But... mom!"

"No more buts, close the door and go study in our room. Don't come to the living room unless I'm done with these two."

Savinah stamped her feet before leaving. Samira placed the knife on top of the coffee table, next to the dilapidated sofa in their sala, only a few steps away from the door. She was starin