Kolton's expression darkened as he spun around, catching sight of his mother's knowing glance while she continued her phone conversation.
"Of course, don't worry about a thing. I'll be right there with you tomorrow," Valencia assured Christine before ending the call.
The cryptic nature of his mother's conversation left Kolton feeling unsettled. Convinced he must have misunderstood something crucial, he moved closer to her.
"How long have you been standing there?" Valencia asked, her face lighting up with an unmistakable smile.
His brow furrowed as he studied her expression. "Long enough to hear your phone call. What's got you in such high spirits today?"
Her face registered genuine surprise. "Why would you ask me that? Shouldn't you be celebrating too?"
The unexpected question threw Kolton completely off balance. "Celebrating what exactly? Mom, I heard you talking about marriage arrangements with Kimi's mother."
