Chapter 116

• "Thank you so much for coming. I was thrilled when you agreed to lunch here, and it's so nice to meet you, Glenda, finally." Mother welcomes them in with enthusiasm, stopping each of them to hug them as they walk in warmly. They were shown into the main living room by the housekeeper, where mother seemed to have been pacing like a restless cat awaiting their arrival. She's not shy in wrapping her arms around Sophia first, enveloping her in the tightest bear hug, and giving her a cheek kiss before doing the same to Glenda. Her enthusiasm for them being there evident in her beaming smile and high energy.
• Glenda assured Sophia she wanted to do this and finally meet the woman she used to despise with a mindset of giving her the benefit of the doubt. Seeing the life Sophia once lived, knowing the rules and culture of the wealthy society she came from, and getting to know Leon and Bryan better has changed her perspective on a few things. Knowing Sophia's mother has remorse and genuine feelings for her, Glenda wants them all to put the past to bed and start over. She's there purely to be introduced as Sophia's best friend and lifesaver and has no animosity anymore than Sophia does anymore.
• Mother is dressed up in a glamorous two-piece summer peach pantsuit, and her hair and makeup are much like Sophia remembers of the old days. Since seeing her for the first time, she's improved in her manner and appearance and seems more like the woman Sophia used to know. Somehow more with it, less unstable, and most definitely as stylish as she used to love being. It feels nice to see her like this again. It warms Sophia to see the return of someone she used to have so much respect for.