Liam’s POV The sun hadn’t fully risen yet, but the doorbell rang loudly and repeatedly. I had just finished washing my face—hair still a mess, wearing a wrinkled shirt—when I dragged myself toward the door. Before I could open it, Noah’s excited voice rang out as he bolted from the living room. “Grandma!” That cheerful shout filled the house—a house that had felt lifeless for the past two days. I opened the door. There stood Mrs. Wilson, my mother, looking neat and composed, holding two large bags. The scent of freshly fried chicken drifted warmly into the air. Noah immediately threw his arms around her, then grabbed a piece of chicken from the bag before following his grandmother inside. I stepped aside, still trying to process her unexpected arrival. My mother didn’t look at me directly. She walked in with firm steps, her head slightly raised, as if concealing her disapproval. “Morning, Ma,” I greeted carefully. “Morning,” she replied flatly. “Fried chicken! Grandma, it’s m
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