Again?
"You're Aaron's mom, right?" Nick asked with a polite smile, hoping it would save him if he was mistaken. Even though he was pretty sure she was his best friend's mom, Mrs. Chen looked different now, all glammed up like a socialite. Her face seemed more beautiful and wrinkle-free, like she hadn't aged at all. She reminded him of Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Wang, who were into plastic surgery and liposuction. "Am I wrong?"
Mrs. Chen turned and was stunned to see a familiar face she hadn't seen in ages. "You... Aaron's friend... Nicholas?"
Nick nodded and smiled broadly. Mrs. Chen felt a wave of relief wash over her, but her pride held her back from directly asking for help. She stood there, torn between gratitude and the stubbornness that prevented her from admitting she needed assistance in front of Nick.