CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY THREE: FAMILY

Tiana felt tears welling up in her eyes as she listened to her mother’s words, a flood of emotions washing over her. Despite their rocky relationship, there was still a bond between them – a bond that had never truly been broken, no matter how far apart they had drifted. ”I love you too, Mom,” Tiana said, her voice choked with tears. “I forgive you, and I want us to try and rebuild our relationship.” There was a long pause on the other end of the line, and Tiana held her breath, waiting anxiously for her mother’s response. And then, finally, she heard her mother’s voice, filled with relief and gratitude. ”Thank you, Tiana,” her mother said, her voice trembling with emotion. “I promise I’ll do everything I can to make things right between us.” Tiana felt a sense of peace wash over her as she ended the call, her heart lighter than it had been in years. She knew that rebuilding their relationship wouldn’t be easy, but she was willing to do whatever it took to reconnect with her mo