Dr. Clarkson nodded, "That's correct."

My heart sank.

"Sophia!" I heard my mom call me.

I turned to see her approach us. She gave me a warm hug, and politely greeted Dr. Clarkson. "I've missed you so much!" she said to me.

I also felt relieved to see her, but before I got the chance to explain the situation, the door behind us suddenly opened.

I watched in horror as Robert wrapped my mom in a hug.

With a goofy and earnest smile, he exclaimed, ...