ALLISON’S POV
“Mum!” I throw my arms around her as soon as I open the door, holding her tight. She barely returns it before nudging me back with her shoulder. I step away, pouting. “You won’t even hug me properly.”
Katy slips in from behind me, effortlessly taking the bags from her. “Mrs. Katherine, I missed you.”
“Katy, darling, I missed you too. How have you been?” Mum says, her tone soft.
“Just trying my best,” Katy replies lightly. “Come in.”
She flashes me a quick wink before dashing inside. Unbelievable. Is she actually trying to steal my mum?
The thought barely settles before something smacks my shoulder and I flinch. Mum is glaring at me, already shaking her head.
“You see how she noticed the bags?” she asks, brushing past me. “You’ve not changed.”
What that means, I have
