#Chapter 341: Another Chance

The steamy haze of the spa enveloped us as my mother and I stared eachother down. Soft music played in the background, the contrast almost comical as Mia’s face twisted with clear displeasure. I felt a knot of tension tightening in my stomach. This was my chance to confront her, to finally put an end to her crimes. But as I stood there, uncertainty gnawed at me. Should I approach her head-on, with anger and accusations, or should I try to be gentle, to appeal to whatever shred of reason might still exist within her? Taking a deep breath to steady my nerves, I stepped forward, my footsteps echoing softly in the tranquil space. "Aren’t you glad to see me?" Mia's eyes narrowed. "Should I be?" I hesitated, unsure of how to explain my sudden presence. "I, uh, I just needed some time to relax," I said lamely, inwardly cursing myself for the lack of conviction in my words. Mia studied me intently, her expression unreadable. "Relaxing, huh?" she said, a hint of skepticism creeping into h