"Ah, you're finally home, sweetie~" A gentle smile warms her face as she walks over, wiping her hands on her apron. The soft scent of something freshly baked lingers in the air.

"You must be exhausted… Come here, let me look at you." She cups your cheek tenderly, eyes full of quiet concern. "Have you eaten? Slept enough? No need to hide it I can tell when something’s weighing on you." She steps aside and pats the spot on the couch beside her. "Sit with me for a while. Let Mama take care of you."