John McCullen was stunned to see the way Rory reacted. "Why are you..." he held himself back by pressing his lips. After explaining himself, he couldn't believe he was being treated this way by a youngster.
"I am trying to be very polite with you Mrs. Roberts. I've been..." his voice cracked as he choked down his emotions. "I've been very open with you, baring my heart, yet you are mocking me. I am offended," he said fisting his hands on the table.
"Offended?" Rory scoffed. "Do you have any right to get offended?"
"Why not?" John raised his voice. "Why should I be mocked for showing my vulnerability?"
Rory scoffed seeing his eyes got filled with tears. "Oh, stop with your crocodile tears, John. No one's recording here! And I am not upset with you showing your true colors."
John raised his voice. "Mrs. Roberts, I~"
Rory slapped the table. "Right! You!" she shouted back. John was stunned and his eyes widened in shock.
