Chapter Fifty One - Laura

As the door swung open, I saw my mother standing there with a big smile on her face, arms wide open for a welcoming hug. I didn't hesitate and threw myself into her arms, sighing with relief at the familiar feeling of a mother's embrace. As I hugged her, I sniffed the crook of her neck and heard her do the same. It had been so long since I had spent this much time away from her, and being able to inhale her comforting scent brought tears to my eyes. The nostalgia made me reconsider my decision to move in with Zion.

"I miss you, sweetie," my mom said, breaking the hug and staring into my teary eyes. "I miss you too," I whispered back, sniffing and trying to hold back the tears that threatened to fall. I was suddenly overwhelmed by nostalgia as her own eyes became watery.

Someone cleared their throat behind her and only then did I notice Anne standing behind her with her arms folded tightly across her chest, giving me a playful glare

"I'm here too, you know,