Alex and Helen talked with each other for the rest of the day and the entire night. Helen didn't bother to cultivate or train as she heard her son's stories.
When he learned that he had been in what was practically their backyard for 2 whole years, she was very shocked.
Although, perhaps not as shocked as when she learned that her son who she assumed was 24 years old was actually only 21 years right now.
When Alex told her that he lost 3 years in just 3 days, Helen's face made a very understandable surprised expression.
It wasn't every day you heard of someone time traveling.
Alex also showed his mother the little mouse he had, which she wasn't surprised by very much. After all, with the speaking Pearl in her hand, it was hard to bring any other beast that could surprise her.