Chapter 35. A Mother, a Lie and a Brewing Storm

Before he could say anything else, Madam Xi walked majestically into the living room.

“Hello son,” She said while she sat comfortably on the couch across Johnny and Jack. Happy to see Johnny and Jack, “Hello Johnny. It’s been a while.” She eyed Jack who immediately looked away.

Her sudden appearance sent a shock through the room. Rowan’s face turned a deep shade of red as he watched till she settled on the couch.

“Mom!” Rowan exclaimed. “What are you doing here?”

“By here, you mean in my son’s house?” She asked but she did not seem to expect a response.

“Mom!” Rowan exclaimed again, this time, he raised his voice. “You can’t just keep dropping your bombshell on me!”

Madam Xi seemed unfazed by Rowan’s outburst. She turned to Johnny and Jack.

“How have you been Johnny? I heard you got married. I would have graced that occasion with my presence but we weren’t in town. Is that why we haven’t been seeing you around? Girls of these days are men ke