#Chapter 219: Between Mother and Daughter

Lunch break at the office provided a brief respite from the demands of the day. As I sat in my office, a mixture of nerves and determination fueled my decision to make a call that had been long overdue. I took a deep breath, pulled out my phone, and dialed my mother's number. The phone rang for what felt like an eternity before Mia's chipper voice greeted me. "Evie, darling! How wonderful to hear from you." I bit my lip, steadying myself for the conversation ahead. "I’m ready to talk. Can we meet?" Mia's enthusiasm didn't waver. "Of course, sweetheart! I'd love that. Where do you want to meet? My treat!" I hesitated for a moment, considering the options. Then, a thought struck me. "Actually, why don't you come to my office? I'm on my lunch break now." There was a pause on the other end of the line before Mia responded, "Your office? Oh, how exciting! I'd love to see where my successful daughter works." I could almost picture the smile on her face, and the skepticism in me grew. N