Eva's pov
The front door opened, and Soren stepped inside with Eva following closely behind.
The moment they entered, a woman's voice called from the hallway.
"Soren, is that you?"
His mother, Claire, appeared around the corner. Her eyes widened the moment she saw him.
"What happened to your face?" she asked, hurrying toward him.
Soren shrugged casually.
"It's nothing, Mom."
Claire opened her mouth to question him further, already preparing to ask who he'd gotten into a fight with this time when she noticed the girl standing behind him.
Her expression immediately softened.
"Evangeline!"
A warm smile spread across her face as she hurried forward and pulled Eva into a gentle hug.
"It's so good to see you, sweetheart. How are you?"
Claire pulled away and looked at her affectionat
