*Liam*
Liam stepped out into fresh air again. Looked around the place. Had not changed much since the last time he was there. Which was six months ago. His mother hardly ever changed anything without asking him to do it himself. He felt that he should always be in charge of things that concern her. But it seemed that this time was somewhat different. "I'm not the one in charge here, she is," Liam thought.
He didn't see Boyd Simmons anywhere. Seemed the man was already inside. Probably exchanging pleasantries with the lady, mom had brought into the mansion. He thought.
Liam's mother walked over and put her hand on his left elbow. They walked up the steps together.
"You don't look elated to be here," she said.
"That's not a good observation, mother. Says, who?" Liam asked.
"Says the
