CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY EIGHT: MOTHERLY BOND

As she got ready for the day, Tiana couldn’t shake the excitement coursing through her veins. When her mother finally arrived, Tiana’s heart skipped a beat. She rushed to greet her, enveloping her in a warm embrace. The two women laughed and chatted like old friends as they caught up on lost time. After a leisurely morning spent reminiscing over cups of steaming coffee, Tiana’s mother suggested they go shopping together. Tiana’s eyes lit up with excitement at the prospect of spending the day with her beloved mother, indulging in some much-needed retail therapy. As they strolled through the bustling streets, Tiana’s mother couldn’t resist teasing her daughter about her love life. With a mischievous twinkle in her eye, she playfully suggested they browse the lingerie section of a nearby boutique. Tiana blushed furiously at the suggestion, feeling slightly embarrassed at the thought of shopping for intimate apparel with her mother. However, her mother’s infectious laughter and p