Deepening confusion
My confusion and concern deepened, realizing Alex’s true intentions might not be as straightforward as a family reunion.
She watched him, wary and questioning. “What kind of legal matter?” she asked. Alex hesitated, avoiding her gaze. “It’s complicated, Mom,”
he evaded. She felt a knot of apprehension form in her stomach. “You need to be honest with me, Alex,” she said firmly.
The uncertainty of his motives weighed heavily on her mind.