Mother’s recognition
He noticed a brief flicker of recognition in his mother’s eyes, confirming his suspicions. For a split second, her expression softened, as if a memory had resurfaced.
“Mom, do you know something about this?” Jake pressed, trying to catch her eye. She quickly looked away, her face returning to a neutral mask. “
It’s probably just a coincidence,” she said dismissively, but Jake wasn’t convinced. That fleeting look told him there was more to the story.