There was a total silence as she dropped the bombshell of a question. It's like everything stopped moving, like time stopped.

What made her think so? Can't she see the hatred in my eyes? I mean I even avoid Sean's gaze so he wouldn't see it. How come she can't see it?

"Mrs O'Connor... That's ...." I started but was cut off by Sean.

"Mum... please don't make my lawyer uncomfortable, we are just business partners". Sean explained but his mum kept staring at me.

"Yes Mrs O'Connor... He's right, we are just friends, nothing much". I explained.

"Oh really... But I am seeing something different...." She observed.

"Mum please......