Caroline poured herself a drink and sat on the sofa. She leaned back and savored her drink.

The peace at that moment allowed her a brief moment of relaxation.

However, she got all tense again the moment she heard the sound of footsteps upstairs.

She remained in her seat and did not even look up.

It was definitely her mother.

Belinda came downstairs.

She sat beside Caroline and asked, “Why are you back so late?”

Looking at the exhaustion on Caroline’s face, she touched her daughter’s