บท 97: Denying oneself happiness

Through his case of nerves, Xavier managed to get himself out of his car. As he walked over to greet the two women, his steps came to a slow down and then stopped when he saw the two women out of the car. One was barely suppressing their annoyance while the other could hardly suppress their joy.

"Mrs. Howell?" Xavier called out in shock. He looked into the car and the only person remaining was his mom's driver.

"Oh! Yes, Xavier. How are you doing dear?" Kris responded with a happy smile.

"I'm good", he managed to answer. He looked to his mother with brows raised silently asking her what happened.

Victoria desperately wished she could make Kris vanish in that moment.

Half an hour ago,

Victoria and Nicole had met at another café to have their brunch. They were already in the middle of their meal as they shared some light conversation.

"It just tastes so weird! It feels like rubber on my tongue", Victoria grimaced as she spoke.