“Mom, I have put some plans in place to attend a banquet with Aunt Patricia tomorrow. Would you like to go with us?" Vivian broke the silence and changed the topic. Obviously, she was trying to please Julie.

“I can inform her in advance to make arrangements for an extra seat, if that's fine with you."

“The sponsor of the party has invited me. So I don't need anybody to take me there," Julie replied coldly. Prior to her daughter speaking to her, she looked excited because of the delicious meal she had.

ALL of a sudden, her good mood vanished into thin air.

“You've got to be kidding me, Mom!" Vivian couldn't hide her shock. "If that's the case, why didn't you tell me to go with you?"