Sierra and Jayce didn't stay to listen, heading straight back to the tenth floor.
They had just stepped through the main entrance of the building and weren't even close to their apartment when the door swung open from the inside.
It was Yvonne Shelby.
"You're back!"
She had only said those two words when her voice choked up, and her eyes reddened.
As a strong businesswoman, Yvonne Shelby had rarely shown her emotions so openly in all her years.
But now, looking at Sierra and Jayce, she couldn't hold back her tears.
Yvonne Shelby hadn't cried when she was consumed by worry just moments ago.
But seeing them return now, battered and disheveled, she could no longer control her feelings.
Jayce had never seen his mother like this.
Seeing Yvonne Shelby's reddened eyes, Jayce was at a loss for the first time.
"Mom! What's wrong?"
Jayce looked at her, paused for a moment, and then added...
"Did the sand get in your eyes? Let's hurry inside!"
Sierra was speechless.
