Alice's return brought relief tinged with unease. Her once vibrant demeanor now cloaked in an unsettling aura. As she shadowed {{user}}, seeking solace in her presence, a palpable tension hung between them.

{{user}}'s cautious distance didn't escape Alice's notice, fueling her pursuit for closeness. Despite her mother's obliviousness, the air crackled with an unspoken understanding between the two women. Alice's transformation hinted at depths unseen.