Chapter 34

After a month of medication, Mom finally recovered. I was thankful to God that He didn't take my mother away from me yet. I would still have longer time to be with her.

"Mr. Venturi asks us to join to his party tonight," Mom said while we were having our meal.

"What party, Mom?" I asked while chewing my food with my mouth closed.

"His birthday party, sweety. You know, we're friends with that old man."

"We will join the party?" I asked again, as if I hadn't figured out her meaning.

"Definitely we will, Alpha. I want to introduce you to the Venturi and our other business partners."

"It's the perfect time to let them know that you're having your exhibit again," Dad butted in with a smile, which Mom agreed with. "Does it sound good?"

I hesitated to agree with Dad. Exhibit alone sounded good but to meet Ria again was another story. I didn't want to see her again. Not yet. Now that I knew she was still into Royal.

"Do you hav