The Son Inlaw's Revenge

Chapter 35

East Alley,*

*New York City,*

*The Stephen's Mansion*

*Laura's POV*

I stirred from sleep. Something woke me up. It felt like knocking. Oh, someone was trying different rhythms of knocking on my door. Probably, mum, she won't just let me be.

I yawned loudly, stretched, and cast a glance at the alarm clock, 8:00 am, it read. "Well, I'm no longer a CEO who has meetings on Sundays, so why bother about the ti…"

Another series of knocks interrupted my thoughts.

"I'm coming", I sighed, rumbling my bedsheets a little.

I threw on a T-shirt, glanced at the mirror, and saw a lady with puffy eyes, tangled hair, and a sad smile.

I took a comb to adjust a little but paused. "What's the use? Daniel wasn't here to adore all these". I upheaved loudly and strolled to the door and there mom looking apologetic.

"What do you want?", I asked, staring coldly at her.

"Good morning, dear. We're sorry for everything. Can you please forgive us? We really miss you. I miss you dearly", she pleaded, making a peac