The day before the Battleground event, Javier sat at his desk in class, leaning back in his chair. Liana was beside him, taking notes with her usual calm demeanor.
Suddenly, the classroom door burst open dramatically. "Honey bun!"
Javier jolted upright, his eyes widening in surprise. "Mother?"
Before he could say anything else, Francesca rushed into the room like a whirlwind, her elegant presence demanding attention. "Oh, my honey bun!" she cried, rushing toward him.
Without hesitation, she wrapped him in a tight hug, pulling his head against her chest.
"Mmphhh!!" Javier protested, his voice muffled as he flailed his arms slightly. But as he relaxed into the embrace, a smile crept onto his face. He had missed his mother too.
"Oh, honey bun, I missed you so much," Francesca said, stroking his hair affectionately.