Chapter 71 THE WRONG ACCLAMATION!

RONAN'S POV:

I returned from home, carrying the food I brought for Mum. Dad was on a drip and might not be able to eat anything solid for now. As I entered the room, I could see Mum sitting by his side, her face lighting up in a way that seemed odd to me.

"Oh, Ronan, you're back," she said with a surprising enthusiasm that made me pause.

"Yes, sorry it took a while. I was sorting things out. I don't want to make another trip back." I smiled as I set her things down.

"That's fine, Son," she replied, but something about her tone felt different, like she was holding back more. She remained seated next to Dad, watching over him with the usual care.

"Your girlfriend has been keeping us company," Mum added suddenly, throwing me completely off balance.

"Girlfriend?" I repeated, blinking in confusion. I glanced at Sophie, who was sitting nearby, looking as perplexed as I felt.

"But..." I started to say, but Dad cut in.