Anthony, being quite perceptive, reached out to take the things Alice Turner was carrying. He stepped aside to make room for Sophia Wood, who was coming forward to greet them.
"Alice!"
"Mom!"
Alice Turner and Sophia Wood embraced each other excitedly, tears already welling up in their eyes when they first saw each other.
Anthony and Aunt Flora, standing nearby, both found their eyes becoming moist at this scene. Especially Aunt Flora, she couldn't control her tears, wiping them away as she watched the mother and daughter hug.
"Where have you been all these years? Why didn't you contact the family?" Every word of questioning carried Sophia Wood's deep longing.
Alice Turner was already sobbing uncontrollably while holding Sophia Wood. At this moment, she was solely focused on crying and didn't pay attention to what Sophia was actually saying, but she didn't forget to express her apology to Sophia, "Mom! I'm sorry! I've worried you these years."
