Alec didn’t move.For a second, it felt like the world inside the foyer had stopped breathing.“Mom?” he said again, quieter this time, like the word itself might break if he said it too loudly.“Alec—“ Nandini didn't waste a second, she rushed to him and wrapped her arm around his neck, almost choking him. “It’s really you.” She sobbed. “I can’t believe it’s really you.” Alec didn't let go of Lakshmi. One hand slowly moved to his mother’s back—the other cradling Lakshmi's head.He hugged her back, stiffly, staring blankly over her shoulders and into the night. His eyes locked onto one of the security guards.“Yes, it’s me.” He said softly, almost afraid. “You came…just like you said.”“I promised you I would come for you didn’t I?” She smiled. “Now, I’m here.”Gayatri pushed through the family, her eyes wide. Voice sharp with fear as she tore Nandini away from Alec.“I sent Lakshmi to watch over you Nandini. I told her to keep you safe. What is going on here?”Nandini gasped, then
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