[ Anna ]
Overcoming my shock, the only words I could bring out of my mouth were: "What are you doing here?"
Zach turned to me puzzled. "You- You know..?" His voice trailed.
I cleared my throat, realising he didn't know who the lady in front of me was. To be honest, I didn't either. I knew who she was, but at the same time, I did not. "That's my mother."
*
"It's nice to meet you, Mrs. Collins." Zach said as she settled on the couch opposite him while I walked out of the kitchen with a tray of water and some dry snacks, keeping it in front of her.
"Don't be so formal-" She was only beginning to answer Zach, when I cut her off.
I smiled ridiculously. "Yes, Zach. No need for the formality. You should call her Elizabeth."
"It's actually Hilton now." She corrected in a small voice.
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