Maria's approval

Annabel frowned and her heart skipped. “Okay, it scares me when conversations start like that, but do tell…”

He smiled and was about to speak but then he caught sight of his mother signaling to him from the door, it seemed like she was about to leave.

“Please give me a minute,” Maxwell said as he ended the dance and Anna sighed in relief. They both walked off the dance floor and then he left her behind.

Maxwell walked up to his mother, she was standing alone but he knew she must have her security waiting for her around the corner. “Mother… are you leaving?”

“Yes Son, sorry to disturb you, but it is getting late and your father won't have dinner unless served by me,” she replied with a small smile.

“Mr. Forbes is never going to change, is he?” Maxwell scoffed.

“Not everyone gets a redemption arc in life, but don’t worry about that. Dave… I can’t describe to you how proud I am of what you have accomplished here. I always knew you were destined for greatness but such power attracts the w