Aurelia's Point of View

"What happened to your eyes? Looks like many things bothered your mind last night." Mom pushed her chair and tried to reach for my forehead, but I shoved it and continued to eat the food in front of me.

Mom held her hand and said with a worried tone, "If you're still mad at me---that's fine. Enjoy your breakfast."

I didn't say anything back and drank the milk that she made for me. I felt guilty for the thought that she woke up to do these things for me, but I didn't want to think about that and went ahead to the shower and then dressed....