"Sir, Madam!"
As soon as our feet touched the ground, the servants dressed in uniform bowed at us respectfully. They wore black and white Victorian-styled outfits, as if they had walked right out of the last century.
I looked at Hendrix. He looked calm and collected as he finally reached the main hall after passing through the long corridor.
The main hall's decor was elegant and extravagant, and every detail was meticulously crafted.
On the leather sofa, two proud figures sat side by side. This was the first time I had seen Hendrix's mother, Suanne, face to face.
She sat next to Nathan with a smile. Her hair was long and black, her skin white as snow as if forever frozen in the age of old photos.
"Ah Hendrix, you both are finally here. Please take a seat," Suanne raised her hand and gestured for us to sit.
Even if she did not look that much older that I was, her voice was charismatic and full of charm.
Hendrix probably also felt worlds away. His tall figure stood where he was, as if his feet were filled with lead. The atmosphere suddenly turned a little awkward.
Nathan kept his gaze on his newspaper, and had no intention of talking to us. Suanne was a little far from him, but it seemed that they were on different sides, not communicating much.
The importance of a mother was beyond words. I was worried about Hendrix's mood, so I secretly tugged at his arm. When he came to his senses, I immediately sat down with him.
We sat across from each other and waited for the head of the family to speak.
The whole room was quiet for about two or three minutes before Nathan slowly placed the newspaper on the table. He glanced at Hendrix coldly and then fixed his eyes on me.
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