When Kris returned, he found his mother sitting in a chair in the waiting area. She stood up as soon as she noticed him.
“Kris, what took you so long? I was beginning to think you’d already left.” Concern filled her expression. “Is everything okay? Why do you have that look on your face?”
“It’s nothing,” Kris replied, not in the mood to elaborate.
“Can we go see Karen now? I need to be at the fashion house soon.” His mother asked.
Nodding, Kris approached the female officer at the front desk. “We’re here to see Karen Blade. She was brought in yesterday.”
The woman raised an eyebrow and turned her gaze to his mother. “Both of you?”
“Yes. Is there a problem? I know it’s allowed,” Kris pointed.
“Yes, it’s allowed, but…” The female officer trailed off, her words causing Linda’s heart to
