Chapter 107. Sulking

"Where are we going?" I asked, my tone turning sour.

"Why are you being like that?" Roy shot back. "What did I do again for you to act like this?"

"Stop arguing, please," Amari interjected, nearly making me forget he was with us in the car.

Roy glanced at me, but I just rolled my eyes. Until now, he couldn't seem to grasp why I was acting this way. He came to the house earlier as if nothing happened, acting like everything was normal, which only fueled my frustration.

I almost frowned, just short of crossing my brows, as I looked out the window. Truthfully, I didn't want to come along if it weren't for my son. I'd be here begrudgingly.

I took out my cell phone and started fidgeting with it. I replied to a few colleagues who had greeted me. As I scrolled through messages, I came across Blake's name.

"Blake," I responded.

I saw Roy's fleeting glance in my direction. I sighed and adjusted my seat.

"Happy Birthday!" he greeted me cheerfully, caus