CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SEVEN: MOM

As Tiana bustled around the kitchen, the tantalizing aroma of sizzling bacon and freshly brewed coffee filled the air. It was a typical morning in the West household, with the sun casting a warm glow through the windows and the sound of birds chirping outside. Lost in her own thoughts, Tiana was startled when she heard the doorbell ring. Setting down the spatula, she hurried to answer it, wondering who could be visiting at such an early hour. To her surprise and delight, standing on the doorstep was her mother – a sight she never expected to see. “Mama!” Tiana exclaimed, her eyes lighting up with joy as she threw her arms around her mother in a tight embrace. “What are you doing here? I didn’t know you were coming!” Her mother returned the hug with equal fervor, her face alight with happiness. “Surprise, my darling!” she replied, her voice filled with warmth and affection. “I couldn’t resist the urge to see my beautiful daughter and share in some quality mother-daughter time.