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.”

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 had

was aware of my family’s predicament. However, Josephine was present at the scene as well. She was already bothered by the lifestyle and status differences between me and Michael. Her already bad impression of me was bound to

she had a contemptuous look on her face when she noticed my parents’ poor table manners. There was a hint of disdain in her eyes, and I

all this while? Judging by the way you’re

parents or if she had had enough of them.

Josephine. At that moment, my parents were the only ones who

leave for your spa appointment

was evident that Michael was enraged as he cast a stern gaze at his mother. Josephine was about to say something but stopped herself upon Michael’s warning. Clearly, she

my parents noticed Josephine’s hesitance after being warned by Michael, they realized he was the one

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

my mother said

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

but the excitement in her eyes gave me an

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

say next, had I not stopped her. Knowing my mother’s temperament, she would not be satisfied with just

is just around the corner. It will be too late if you tell me about it next

to deter from the topic, but Michael was oblivious to the nervousness in my tone. Although he and my mother shared some unpleasant interactions in the past, I was going to be married to him. Since my parents were about to become his in-laws, he was naturally

I might as well

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

not sure if this is a tradition in your city. In the countryside, whenever a woman marries, the man