Not Mine to Keep

Nolan's POV

"Do you really have to go to work today?" Mom asked as she stood before me, arms akimbo. "The doctor discharged you on the condition that you read your limbs."

"Ma, I have a car, I won't be walking for long. Also, today is a very important day at the company. I have to be there," I replied.

She sighed heavily. "Nolan, what sort of importance does today have if Valerie isn't going to b