Chapter 139

“Oh, hey! Mom, what are you doing here?” Katerina said, awkwardly hanging her hands by her side.

Unfortunately, that just sent Esther into a rant. “You didn't call me and I've been calling you ever since! Thank God for the hospital, they called me to let me know what was going on but I was so worried, Katie…”

She squinted, sucking in a deep breath to calm down. “Yeah, but you still didn't need to come. I'm an adult and I can take care of myself, I don't need you running around, trying to help me.”

“Forgive me for trying to be a concerned parent and make sure you're okay!” Esther said, her voice laced with a tinge of irritation.

During our little ‘banter’, Katerina had forgotten that Mason was still standing there, looking very uncomfortable and eager to leave until he cleared his throat.

“Um, I'm so sorry to interrupt this session but I think I have something to do…” he trailed, his eyes bouncing between them.

Esther swallowed, her face reddening when she realized that there was a st