Before he could say anything else, Madam Xi entered majestically into the living room.

"Hi, son," she said as she sat comfortably on the sofa across from Johnny and Jacob. Happy to see them. "Hi, Johnny. It's been a while." She glanced at Jacob, who immediately looked away.

Her sudden appearance sent a jolt through the room. Rowan's face turned bright red as he watched her until she settled onto the sofa.

"Mom!" Rowan exclaimed. "What are you doing here?"

"Here? Do you mean my son's house?" he a