FAMILY PROBLEM

"NEOMA, have you calmed down?"

Neoma nodded at her mother's question.

To be honest, she wanted to smile at her Mama Boss, but she couldn't. She knew that she was in the wrong. But she couldn't help but feel…

[Bitter.]

Yes, she was feeling bitter.

Maybe she was just being stubborn, but the topic about her appa was a sensitive topic for her.

"Yes, Mama Boss," Neoma said in a cracked voice. She was still emotional, so her voice sounded that way. "But I'm not fine, so is it alright if you leave me alone in the meantime?"

It looked like her words hurt her mother's feelings.

[Shit. Damn me and my bitter tone.]

In her defense, she couldn't control her emotions at the moment.

"Neoma, are you upset with me?" her Mama Boss asked in a careful and nervous voice. "I've hurt your feelings, haven't I?"