Love from My Dominant Boss

Chapter 292 A Lucrative Marriage

Mom’s caring demeanor was everything I had ever imagined. Now that she was finally showing affection for me, the situation somehow felt too good to be true. What’s wrong with me? I can’t help but think that something’s about to go wrong when she’s nice to me.

“Mom, you’re overthinking. So many things have been happening lately and I’ve simply been too busy to find the time to visit you.”

My words belied the resentment I felt toward my mom. I could not, however, bring myself to voice my resentment when faced with her sensitive question.

“Anna, I know how you’re feeling. It was entirely my fault last time. I’m sorry I didn’t stop to consider your feelings.” She even kept her head lowered for good measure, looking like she was deeply regretful over her actions.

I looked at Mom in shock. She never used to apologize, even if she was at fault. What the heck is going on? Have I entered some alternate universe where my mom actually isn’t a selfish person? I can’t believe she’s saying “sorry” to me right now!

I did not know what to think of my mom’s sudden change in behavior, though her apology went a long way in dispelling the grudge I felt toward her.

“Mom, it’s all in the past now. We don’t have to bring it up again.”

My statement was not a decision to forgive and forget each of my mom’s past transgressions. I merely did not want to be reminded of how badly she had hurt me in the past.

“All right, I won’t bring it up in the future,” Mom said in response.

Just then, Steven approached us with a cup of freshly-brewed tea in hand.

at me woodenly, a marked improvement from

noticed that he had limped into the living room. It was, however, a good sign that he was longer in a wheelchair or crutches. He should recover fully

I remarked as my gaze landed on Steven’s legs, relieved at the pace of

to the hospital for a checkup and the doctor said that it was recovering well. Besides, I’m

seemed enraged by my presence like before. In fact, he seemed to have matured a great deal, though I remained wary about his improved

can focus on looking for a job. Please stop gambling, or you might not be

had gotten both his legs broken due to his gambling debts. I was worried that he would go back to the gambling dens again once he

for a job soon. Don’t worry, Anna,” he replied

have argued with me in the past instead of obediently accepting my advice; I would not have put it past him to blame me for his broken legs as well. His behavior today, however,

the conversation topic to my

mention anything to do with Michael in front of

chimed in with unreasonable requests, it would only serve to affirm Josephine’s assumptions and place my relationship with Michael in an even

still preparing for our wedding but we’re down to the final

of concern justified keeping news of my wedding from my parents. I had to

feelings for Michael. I’m so happy that you’re finally marrying each other. His family background is impeccable. We must’ve struck

news of my wedding. She must

why, but her excitement dampened my mood. Her invitation today could not possibly be

has nothing to do with his wealth.”