Alex’s POV
When Sara went to open the door, mom stood up and faced the entrance of the living room, her face blank not betraying a single emotion.
Lucas and I were standing to the side of the room where he couldn’t notice us right away.
I heard his foot steps approaching, saw his side profile as he rushed over to my mom and enveloped her in a hug.
“Diana! I’m at a complete loss of words! I’m still not registering how all this happened!” he said frantically.
Mom stood rigidly, not returning the hug.
When he noticed that, he backed away and inspected her warily.
“Neither are we, frankly” I said icily.
He whirled to face us and I saw the blood drain from his face as it became pale and white as a sheet.
“Alex! Lucas!...... Wait… I’m… confused” he whispered in shock.
“What’s
