The only noise we could hear was my breathing as I stared forwards. There was just too much I wanted to ask him and I knew he would answer me truthfully. So, before I could change my mind, I began hesitantly. "So... uh, your mum was here. Right?" My heart began racing in excitement when he simply nodded his head in response, confirming my suspicions. My stomach was beginning to twist itself into knots, as I waited to hear his explanation. When I realised that he hadn't uttered anything yet, I asked him hesitantly, "What does she think? Do you think she believes you?"
I thought I heard his teeth audibly grinding against each other from across the room before he replied, "...I hope so. We can't afford to mess this up now."
Sighing heavily, I took in the sight of him. He was leaning back ag
