"Mum? I'm home!" Roxy said as she shut the front door closed.

The aroma of chicken stew filled her nostrils as she approached the living area…

Pastry, bacon…

Laura is the best!

Roxy hurried into the house to see her mother dishing bowls of stew on the dining table.

"Woah.."

Roxy tossed her bag to the side, ready to munch on the delicious meal her mother had prepared.

"Good evening to you too" Laura said as she settled beside her.

Roxy gave her a chessy smile before proceeding.

"Work was okay, I guess?"

Roxy swallowed and gave Laura a very disheartening look.

"Mind telling me what happened?"

Roxy sighed "my...