"i'll be in the kitchen Lia. It's nice to see you again Ms. James." Lydia greeted and walked off. Lia didn't miss the symphatetic smile she sent her way and she appreciated it.

Why did her mother decide to show up at such a time?

"Do you want to come in?" Lia asked, looking down at the window. Anything to avoid her mother's judging look.

"I asked you a question." Janet shot back and Lia sighed.

"Fine then, I'll sit because I'm tired and hungry." She took a seat and crossed her legs, leaning back against the couch.

Janet eyed her for a while before walking over to her. She...