“Mom, have you had lunch yet?” Anna asked when she saw Matilda sitting on the living room sofa.
“I have. Where have you been?” Matilda replied, turning toward her with a faint frown.
“I’m sorry, Mom. I had an appointment with someone earlier,” Anna said gently. “I’m sorry for leaving you alone at home.”
Matilda put on a deliberately annoyed expression. Anna immediately sat beside her and slipped her arm around Matilda’s, leaning in affectionately.
“Mom…” she murmured.
“Hmph,” Matilda huffed. “As an apology, you’re coming with me to an event tomorrow.”
Anna knew better than to argue. She nodded obediently. “Alright, Mom.”
“Then we need to go to a boutique to buy you a dress,” Matilda continued.
Once again, Anna could only agree.
“I’m going to change first. Wait for me here,” Matild
