The Underestimated Genius

Chapter 157

Anika's pulse thumping with both excitement and anxiety, she stood at the entrance of her childhood house. She had seen her family years ago, and the distance between them grew by misunderstandings and the pressures of her profession. But the latest occurrences helped her to see the need of returning to her roots.

Deeply breathing, she knocked on the door. Moments later it opened to show her mother, her face covered in a mix of amazement and delight. Anaika! Is it truly you?

Tears filling her eyes, Anika grinned. "Yes, Mom, it is me." I have missed you so much.

Her mother tightly embraced her, the years of estrangement slipping away. "Anika, we have missed you also. Everyone will be really delighted to see you come inside.

Anika was met with the usual cosiness and warmth of her childhood residence as soon as she walked in. Emerging from the kitchen, her father and younger brother grinned broadly at seeing her.

Her brother said, racing to hug her, "Anika!" "I find it unbelievable you a