Arielle's POVI reached home feeling very happy and content.The moment I stepped through the door, Mom came running toward me and pulled me into a tight hug as if I had been gone for months instead of just a day."Mom, enough," I said playfully as I tried to pull away.She finally released me and looked at me from head to toe before smiling."You've fattened up in just a few days," she joked."You mean a day," I whispered, then rolled my eyes and walked past her as she followed behind me, complaining about how lonely she had been and how much she had missed me.I couldn't help but laugh. That was Mom, alright. Always dramatic whenever she missed me or Soraya.Once I reached my room, I dropped my suitcase beside the bed and turned to face her when she walked in behind me."Mom, why aren't you at work?" I asked seriously."It's the weekend. Sunday, remember?""Right," I muttered.My eyes immediately went to my phone.I wanted to call Cassian, but I didn't want to do it while Mom was ar
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