Chapter 291 A Loaded Apology

Michael stared at me, frowning at my somber mood. He asked gently, “What’s wrong? Why are you suddenly upset?”

He stared at me in concern. Faced with his piercing gaze, I found myself at a loss for words.

I hesitated about recounting my confrontation with Josephine to Michael. I had no idea how he would react and I did not wish to add to his worries.

“Nothing’s wrong. The weather’s been so hot lately that it’s making me uncomfortable. I’ll be right as rain after some rest.” I forced a smile on my face and immediately evaded his eye contact.

He saw straight through my weak excuse and asked seriously, “Do you think I would fall for that? Anna, don’t lie to me. What happened?”

“I-I… Mrs. Shaw approached me today.”

I eventually succumbed to his request after some hesitation. Honesty is the best policy. I did not want to keep things from him and cause a rift between us in the future.

Michael’s expression hardened as I told him what had happened. When I finished recounting my experience, he looked downright hostile.

His anger was palpable, yet my insecurities flared their ugly heads as I wondered if he was furious at his mother for driving a wedge through our relationship or if he was annoyed that I was being a tattletale.

My anxiety peaked at Michael’s prolonged silence, and I immediately offered an apology. “I’m sorry, I-”

“Don’t take anything she says to heart,” he said simply before turning his attention back to dinner.

was perplexed. Is this his way

my fraught nerves. She’s his mom, after all. I can’t bring myself

to add to his burdens. Josephine’s appearance was frustrating,

Michael headed off

I’ll see you in half an

was the first thing I heard when I came out of the kitchen after

wondered who he had been

You should catch an early night’s rest.” He

night for him to be working on company matters. Despite my suspicions, I swallowed the question on the tip

late.” I smiled at him and pretended I

rack near

house suddenly felt a lot quieter without him in it. Though we had only been living together for a few days, my dependence on Michael had grown considerably. I did not know if

the living room couch and watched a sitcom

began ringing. My heart sank when I saw that

month. This out-of-the-blue

the

her once

caring on the other end of the phone. It was a stark contrast

if something was wrong with my hearing. Did I hear her

mind was a bit messed up. I tended to expect the

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