Chapter 27: Was it really that good?

**Valerie**

I swallowed.

And before I had time to process what was going on, a woman who seemed to be in her late fifties was standing in front of us.

The woman's lips seemed to have parted in shock, and a young, beautiful, brown-haired lady stood beside her.

Lucas's grip on me tightened, and he looked up at the woman with a serious expression. "Mom, this is my girlfriend, Valerie; the one I told you about," he announced.

What???!

His what??

My cheeks suddenly became really warm.

Lucas glanced at me again and gave me a small nudge for me to play along.

Smiling sweetly at his mother, "Nice to meet you, Mrs. Stone,” I greeted.

Her eyes narrowed as she scrutinized me.

I forced a small smile, feeling her stare burn into my skin. Was she going to say she doesn't like me and disapproves of the relationship?

“You're not trying to mess with me, right?” She asked her son, her voice laced with suspicion.

Lucas tucked a strand of hair behind my ear, his touch sending a shiver down my spine. "