After that incident, Hellen was still wearied by it.

She went home and saw her mother in front of their house door.

“Oh! You’re back. How was school?”

Mrs. Gray greeted her daughter.

“Everything’s fine, Ma...”

Hellen showed a weary smile, but her mother didn’t notice it.

“Have you eaten dinner already? If not, there are leftovers in the fridge.”

“I’m full. By the way, why are you fully dressed up? And also, what’s with those bags?”

Hellen pointed out the baggages beside her mother.

“Oh! I forgot to tell you. I would be leaving for a few weeks due to some projects that I need to finish.”

“But, Ma...”

Hellen pouted, she feels dissapointed.

“What is it?”

Her mother asked her with a puzzled look.

After a few moments, she made a shocked face and went to Hellen’s side immediately.

“My dear, I’m sorry... It slipped out of my mind.”

“What do you mean, you forgot my birthday???”

Hellen asked her shockingly.

“Mom, next week is a very important week for me.”

Hellen sulked, as she pouted.

“I will make it up to you. I just can’t cancel it. My business trip is also for you, for your future. You do understand me, right?”

Her mother held her face and looked at her closely.

“Do I have other choice?”

Hellen responded with a smile, she doesn’t want her mother to worry.

“But, be careful in your way. Contact me right away, Ma.”

“Don’t w