Chapter 27. Reception II

Cassian

After a long day at work, I parked my car and glanced at my watch. It was almost 6 o'clock. Damn, I was in trouble now.

I quietly walked inside, trying to avoid my mother's watchful eye, even though we all knew that a mother notices everything. "Mr. Cassian Adi Sinclair, where have you been? Have you been lost in your work? You're 55 minutes late. I told you to be here at 5, and now you're one hour late for your own reception. It's your big day, and you...She continued scolding me until I interrupted her with a hug and a sincere apology, "I'm sorry, Mom. Forgive me just this once. It won't happen again. I kissed her cheek to make up for it. "You always use this trick. Fine, just this once, I'll let it go because I can't afford to be late," she conceded.

"Where's your very handsome husband?" I asked, trying to lighten the mood. "Don't even mention him. He's been in