12. Mother-in-law from hell.

"Emily dear, how are you? it's been such a long time." Her smile is similar to the big bad wolf's.

I had lived with her all those years, I wasn't moved nor fooled by it.

"Aren't you going to ask me to sit?" She queries impatiently.

I reluctantly gesture to one of the chairs In front of my desk.

Her eyes scan my office not missing a single detail, I watch as a slight frown comes across her face.

"This is nice. It's homely," She praises in her way. Mama Lockwood doesn't give out compliments freely.

I smile stiffly, "Thank you, ma'am."

"Let's get down to why I'm here, it must come off as a shock to see me here this morning. Emily dear I know we've not always seen eye to eye and I want us to set our differences aside. Come back home to Zachary, I'll be willing to forgive you for leaving. I know you wronged Zachary but he's willing to take you back and that's fine. You love him don't you?" She says.

I look at her incredulously. What?!!

"With all due respect Mrs Lockwood, your son che