~Seattle area~
Stella read the report files she received three times already. She is not sure what to think of the information in it. From her perspective, it is not something that should happen... ever.
She decided to call Aiden and to ask him to provide clarifications. Maybe then things will make sense.
...
Sarah entered study while holding hands with Aiden. "Heidi said you called."
Stella noticed Sarah's defensive posture and cold voice right away. "I called for him." Stella pointed with her chin toward Aiden.
"Did you think I would let him come alone?"
Stella frowned. "I will not hurt him."
The only response Sarah gave was a slight twitch of her eyebrow.
Stella sighed, "Can you not treat me like I'm an enemy?"
"It seems you forgot who started." Sarah was disappointed and upset that her mom would ever doubt Aiden. He is the man she loves, and even if the world ends, Sarah would never doubt him.