Night had fallen by eight o'clock in the evening when Hanako saw her daughter's inflexible attitude.
It all happened after seeing that she had come home, accompanied by that ... man.
And damn her luck if she weren't serious now, though deep down inside, Hanako felt that this was no longer a tantrum from her daughter.
The very idea, she was beginning to squeeze her soul.
"You're late" She said seeing Alexa enter the room, leave her backpack and sweater and go to the refrigerator for a glass of water.
She answered without looking at him.
"I was busy and lost track of time. Sorry, I know I must have arrived at six as I said"
"No, actually what surprises me is that you came back." Hanako snapped. "If you hadn't come back, it would be later."
Alexa shrugged and met her gaze. Attentive,
