Chapter 14

Scarlett's POV

“Mom!” I exclaimed after opening the door.

I never expected mom to come here, she has never visited me since I got married.

“What is wrong with you, Scarlett?! Why haven't you been picking up my calls?” She yelled, her temples pulsating.

“I wasn't with my phone, Mother, and why are you here?” I said, frowning.

She pushed me out of the doorway, heading to sit on the chair. What is she doing here?

“Why didn't you tell me you were shot at?” She demanded. “I had to hear it from the news. Do you think I’d be able to live if something had happened to you?”

Startled by her words, I bore into her eyes, searching for a hint of insincerity, but she showed no emotions.

“I am fine, mom,” I finally said. “It was just a close call.”

“Close call, you say? Anyway, thank goodness you’re fine. So have you done it with him yet?” She asked hastily.

Dumbfounded, I asked, “Done what?”

“Why are you asking me stupid questions like you didn't hear me the first time? H