Laura
As soon as I step into the house, I barely have time to process what just happened before Adrian barrels into me at full speed, nearly knocking me off balance.
“Mom!” he yells, grinning ear to ear. “Why do you look like you saw a ghost?”
Alexandra follows close behind, latching onto my waist with a giggle. “Yeah, Mommy! You look… weird.”
I blink, still dazed, and place a hand on my forehead. “I—what?”
Adrian mimics my stunned expression, widening his eyes dramatically. “‘Oh my gosh! Am I dreaming? Did that really happen? Somebody pinch me!’” He flails his arms exaggeratedly.
I scoff. “First of all, rude. Second, you sound nothing like me.”
Adrian winks at Alexandra. “Did I sound like her?”
Alexandra nods solemnly. “Exactly like her.”
I gasp. “Traitor!” I tickle her sides, ma
