‘I have money, and I’m also working,’ I say quickly, because I don’t want to get into the finances. It was an emergency, but I’m not proud to have stolen the family jewels.
Her chin drops with wonder.
‘Working? You?’
I won’t say I like her reaction. I don’t understand why she is so surprised. She doesn’t even know me.
‘I work in a restaurant, a few times a week.’
She doesn’t ask the name of the restaurant, and I don’t mention it.
‘And where do you live?’
‘I’m staying with a female friend.’
It crosses my mind for a moment, whether or not I should mention my relationship with Liam and Dylan, but I quickly discard the idea. I’ve just met my mother in person, this topic is definitely too heavy for our brand-new relationship. Other than that, I don’t trust her enough to share something
