"Mom?"
It was the weekend, and Elara had slept in a little, a rare occurrence. As soon as she came downstairs, she saw her mother and Alex engaged in a tight, surprising hug. Although she had seen this close, affectionate dynamic countless times, she was still a little speechless. It's still early morning! When did Alex even arrive?
"Alex's here, and you didn't even call me? Ugh, Mom, you guys are too close... You can't control yourselves even this early in the morning..."
"Elara?"
Mrs. Summer was stunned. Her daughter's sudden appearance caught her off guard. The Madam quickly pulled back from the boy, now that she was back to her usual reserved self, she wasn't so comfortable with such a public display of affection.
Alex, however, completely ignored Elara Senpai, simply burying his head in her shoulder in a familiar, comfortable greeting.
"Ngh, ah, Alex, didn't you just get here?" To be seen by her daughter nearby was a little embarrassing. Her face was slightly warm. "Alex, Alex~ Alright, let go now!"
Alex released her and gave a cheerful, bright smile. The familiarity of their bond was immediately apparent.
"Geez, why aren't they finished yet with the greeting..." Elara, who had finished washing up, emerged from the bathroom. Seeing the two still chatting happily in the living room, the girl pouted, saying sourly, "Mom gets all the good hugs."
Mrs. Summer, slightly flustered by Elara's teasing, only noticed something was amiss when Alex gestured toward the kitchen.
"Breakfast, Elara?" Alex asked.
"Oh, finally!" Elara cheered, grabbing a cup of water.
The three sat down, and the morning transitioned into comfortable, domestic banter. Mrs. Summer noticed her daughter's easygoing, affectionate manner with Alex.
"Mom, what's wrong?" Elara noticed her mother's slightly conflicted look.
"Nothing, dear. Just thinking that Alex is such a dedicated friend to us," was all she could say, trying to sort out the complex feelings surrounding Alex and her daughter.
"Hehe, Mom and I are just happy to have him around on the weekend."
Mrs. Summer playfully patted her daughter's head, exasperated but fond.
"Madam, we are..."
Alex's words were cut off by his phone ringing. He was about to continue their discussion, but upon seeing the message on his screen, his expression darkened with immediate concern.
Alex, that disgusting uncle is bothering me again. Mom is home, so I can't easily chase him away...
(The message is from Chiara)
Tch.
"Chiara has a problem. I need to go over there right away."
"Huh? What happened to Chiara?" Elara was startled and quickly moved to follow. "Alex, I'll go with you."
"Alex has an urgent matter, Elara. What are you going to do?" The Madam grew anxious, seeing her daughter want to leave with him.
"Oh, I have to go, of course! Maybe I can help? Besides, Chiara is my friend too."
Seeing her daughter take Alex's arm, Mrs. Summer opened her mouth, hesitated for two seconds, then said, "Wait, well, I'll go with you too..."
In the end, Mrs. Summer, worried about the situation and her daughter, decided to go with them.
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