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A look of grievance appeared on Ryker's face as he turned around. He observed his mother giving him a sideways glance while she was speaking.

“Okay, take care. You can count on me to accompany you tomorrow,” Rosalind said to Miriam and hung up the call.

The conversation that Ryker's mother was having puzzled him. In the belief that he was misinterpreting something, he approached her.

"When did