Mom's boyfriend

Mia's heart raced, her mind filled with confusion. "Where could it be?" she whispered to herself, a tinge of shock coloring her voice. She continued to turn around the kitchen, her eyes scanning every corner, desperate to locate the missing teas that had seemingly disappeared into thin air.

Frustrated by her unsuccessful search, Mia called out urgently to Nora. "Mom!" she called out, her voice carrying exasperation and desperation. Nora, amused by the urgency in Mia's tone, responded, "Yes, dear? I'm here." Nora answered knowing what Mia meant and with a giggle, Nora made her way to the kitchen, her steps quickening in response to Mia's plea for assistance.

As Nora entered the kitchen, Mia raised her hand, signaling for Nora to lean in closer. Nora obliged, lowering her ear to meet Mia's lips. In a hushed whisper, Mia asked the burning question that plagued her mind. "Mom, where is the tea pack?, I can't find it" Her voice held a sense of urgency and disbelief.

Nora met Mia's gaze di