What a heartless mother

"Mom?"

They turned, startled by the presence of the last person they were expecting.

Their mother strode into the kitchen.

She placed both hands on her waist and narrowed a glare at them.

"So?" She stared at her stunned kids.

"Mom!" Lyre rushed towards her. "You returned earlier than I thought. I'm yet to complete the series you recommended. Rain and Jewel never gave me the chance to do so."

He hugged his mother as a way to take her mind off what they were discussing.

Jewel seemed to be frozen, and Rain was torn on what to do. He didn't know whether he should take the first step or not.

Lyre was the only one who reacted fast.

His mother sternly glared at him. "Do you think you can deceive me, Lyre?"

"What's wrong, Mother?" Lyre nervously laughed.

"You know what's wrong." She turned her attention to Jewel. "So, who's the girlfriend?"