CHAPTER 153

ANNIE

I stepped aside, making way for my pup and his mate who waltz in like they belonged here.

"Hi Mommy."

My gaze fell on his mate whom I thought looked entirely different from the last time I saw her— a year ago.

"Hi Arielle." I smiled.

"Hey Mom." Ryan finally said, kissing my cheeks as he wrapped his arms around me.

He frowned, pulling away.

"Why do I think you've grown thinner?"

"She has. Probably hasn't been taking her supplements." Arielle replied, her mouth making a pop sound as she took a lollipop in.

I narrowed my gaze. "Those are mine."

She only gave a smile that...