Sydney and Aiden likely felt a mix of emotions when they saw the messed-up pie including being scared, nervous and horrified.
What happened in the story?
Sydney and Aiden had been eagerly anticipating eating their mother's delicious apple pie, and the sight of it in shambles would have been a real letdown.
They were also worried about how their mother would react when she saw the pie, and they might have felt guilty for causing her such disappointment. However, they also showed a sense of curiosity and determination to figure out what happened to the pie, which suggests that they were not too discouraged by the situation.
Note : This is from Mystery of the Broken Pie