Love from My Dominant Boss

Chapter 304 Betrothal Gift

“Wasn’t there a traffic jam when your mom was on the way? That must be why she’s late. Michael told us about it just now.”

My mother’s attention was fixated on Josephine at this particular moment, but she still had not realized Josephine was doing it on purpose. Instead, she took her time and explained everything to the woman.

I felt anxious in my heart. Josephine’s first words had given me the impression that things were not going to go well today. I immediately looked toward Michael when I felt worried and noticed he was wearing a sullen expression on his face.

Just then, Josephine tidied her hair and replied in a sarcastic tone, “What traffic? That was just an excuse Michael made up for me. I was setting up a spa appointment with a friend and completely forgot about the meeting today.”

At that moment, even if my mother was oblivious, she could still see that Josephine had no regard for us at all, and her expression turned grim immediately.

When Michael, who was sitting next to Josephine, noticed the tension in the air, his expression darkened as well. “Mom, watch your attitude!” he reminded his mother in a hushed tone while looking at her with a gloomy gaze.

Although Josephine was not fond of me, she still had to show Michael some respect. Despite the dissatisfaction in her eyes when she looked at me, she said nothing in the end.

“You’ve been waiting for a while, Mom and Dad. Please help yourself to some water.”

Because I did not want the atmosphere to turn sour, I did my best to ease the tension between our families, hoping to keep them from causing any more commotion.

At the same time, the waitress began serving the dishes as well, which helped to reduce the awkwardness in the air.

“Mrs. Shaw, given how late it is, you must be hungry as well. Let’s eat first.”

When Michael noticed that Josephine did not respond, his gaze shifted to my parents.

“Sure, sure.”

entire lives in the countryside and had never dined in such a fancy hotel. They could not help but get excited when they saw the scrumptious dishes being placed on the dining table. Moreover, they

left speechless and felt a little embarrassed by their gawking. If Michael was the only one here, I might not be that embarrassed. After all, he was aware of my family’s predicament. However, Josephine was present at

There was a hint of disdain in

the countryside all this while? Judging by the way you’re eating,

had had enough of them. Even though she did not finish her sentence,

that moment,

leave for your spa appointment if you have nothing

his mother. Josephine was about to say something but stopped herself upon Michael’s

being warned by Michael, they realized he was the one who had the

throat, shifted her gaze to Michael, and prepared to say something. However, for some reason,

what my mother said next had confirmed

with Anna is just around the corner. Shouldn’t there be some things that are held in our

in her eyes gave me an idea

quickly interrupted her, “Mom, it’s our first meeting today. Why don’t we talk about traditions some other

to say next, had I not stopped her. Knowing my mother’s temperament,

Just state your request if you have one. Me and Anna’s wedding is just around the corner. It will be too late if you

some unpleasant interactions in the past, I was going to be married to him.

insisting, I might as well tell

gave me a disapproving look, and I could tell she was blaming me for not allowing her to speak. At that point, my nerves got the better of me, and I could not utter a word. Furthermore, Michael had allowed my mother to express her

a tradition in your city. In the countryside, whenever a woman marries, the man is expected to give a betrothal