Tess's eyes locked onto her mother's, her mind reeling with questions. What was she doing here? How was she alive?The woman smiled, her eyes cr crling at the corners, a gesture that sent a pang of nostalgia through Tess's chest. She looked like her. Same hair, same eyes, same smile.But something was off. A hardness, a coldness that Tess didn't remember."Tess," her mother said again, her voice low and husky. "It's been a long time."Tess felt a surge of emotion, a mix of anger, confusion, and longing. She wanted to run to her mother, to hug her, to ask her why she'd left.But something held her back. A voice in her head, whispering warnings.Liam's voice, low and urgent. "Tess, be careful."She glanced at him, her eyes asking for guidance. He was watching her mother with a mixture of suspicion and hostility.Tess turned back to her mother. "What do you want?" she asked, her voice firm.Her mother's smile widened. "I want you to come home, Tess. It's time."Tess shook her head, tryin
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