C125 The Old Jiu
Serena's mother was akin to a non-lethal poison for her—harmful enough to cause constant discomfort but not fatal. Their latest encounter ended on a sour note, yet Serena wasn't particularly shocked; it was merely another mark on the tally of their strained mother-daughter relationship.
Upon returning home, Serena spent a sleepless night, her belly full of grievances with no outlet for release
