Chapter 1963

A knock came at the door.

Solomon and I sat up straight.

The door opened, revealing Debra in simple jeans and a white blouse.

Her long hair was tied high. She looked sharp and clean.

"You, come with me," she said, crooking a finger at me.

"Me?" I pointed at myself.

"Yeah, you."

She turned and left.

I glanced at Solomon, and he nodded.

We both understood that she would not harm us.

I followed her out, but instead of heading to her room, she picked an empty one nearby.

I felt a twinge of nerves. "Why did you bring me here?"

"I checked. Arcane Academy has no record of you two." Her fingers tapped the table.

I held my breath under the weight of her words.

She stared at me. "Why did you lie?"

"We didn't. It's just..."

"Just what? You're from the future?"

I froze, disbelief washing over me.

"Bingo," she smiled. "The moment I saw you, I felt a connection. Like you were my kid."

"Mom..."

"Hold it. Stick with Mrs. Houston for now."

She wasn't ready to be a college kid's mother at her age.

"That boy with you... He is Randy and Erica's son?" she asked.

I nodded quickly.

"No wonder. He is practically Randy's clone," she mused. "Why are you here?"

"A dream," I replied. "We just had a dream and ended up here."

"A dream, huh?" she smiled. "I've had one of those myself."

"Really? What kind?"

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"Why do you believe me?" I asked. "Wouldn't most people think I'm making up things?"

"Well, I've been there," she replied, winking at me. "I know some people can start over and some can go

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she was extraordinary.

At that moment, she wasn't just my mom. She was a queen dominating both battlefields and business.