Chapter 182

Maeve's eagerness and hopefulness were evident in her eyes. She was so overjoyed about the fact that she had been invited to Bruce's house that she blurted out whatever came to her mind. She didn't beat around the bush, and her bluntness surprised Bruce. He stiffened a little at her words. No one could blame Maeve for it. After all, it wasn't every day that a woman got herself an extraordinary son-in-law. Any mother would try their best to grasp a golden opportunity like this for their daughter. Besides, Bruce adored Cindy so much that it wouldn't be wrong to say that he pampered her. The air in the shop seemed to freeze for a moment. Nobody spoke in those few seconds of awkwardness. Cindy, as quick-witted as ever, said, "Mom, Bruce's quite busy for the next few days. We can pick another time." Only then did Maeve realize the blunder she had made. Hastily, she said, "Sorry, Mr. Harold. I wasn't thoughtful enough. I'm free whenever. You call the shots on when I should head