Unfinished Business with You novel

Chapter 810

"Well, aren't you too? A girl can dream! Even if I can't become Mrs. Road, I don't mind just being his side chick!"

Alex and Jewel had no idea what the others were saying behind their backs. They walked hand-in-hand all the way to the elevator and down to the first floor.

Ding!

The elevator door opened, and the woman outside the elevator stared at them in shock.

The middle-aged woman looked elegant and well-dressed with a white fur cape around her shoulders and a pair of black pants.

She was a little plump, and her hair was styled to perfection. The emerald jewelry she wore on her neck, wrist, and ears all screamed luxury as well.

Alex was startled, too. He didn't expect to run into his mother here. "Mom, what are you doing here?"

Stefanie Mayer finally withdrew her gaze from Jewel's face. "Who's she?"

Alex's heart jolted, and he quickly replied, "Her name is Jewel Fenton. She's my friend."

gaze fell onto their tightly clasped

and took Stefanie by the arm. "You

back, so I wanted to come and see you. They said you

just called me if you wanted to

but how long has it been since you last came home?" Stefanie huffed. "I wouldn't have seen you if I

her. "You made the wisest decision. Still, I'm supposed to have dinner with Eugene tonight, so I can't go home with you. Why don't I

him suspiciously. "You and your glib tongue. Fine, go ahead and have your

furrowed slightly. "What's there for you to see up there when

if anyone's slacking off," she said as she entered

out

Stefanie ignored him, and the

a

when I was about three or

a hard time. You should treat

same thing before. At the time, he also cared a lot about his mother's opinion and wanted her blessing. Stefanie didn't approve