Daughter In-law?

"Kathleen?" 

Kathleen raised her head when she heard her name and noticed the sudden hush in the office. She was surprised to see Pete's mother standing by the door. What was the lady doing here when Pete wasn't around? Had someone reported her again? She wondered as she quickly stood up, "Good afternoon ma!" 

To Kathleen's surprise she smiled at her, "Good afternoon my dear, can you step outside with me for a moment? I want to talk to you privately."

"Yes ma." Kathleen said, ignoring her other colleagues as she quickly left her seat and walked out of the office with Pete's mother. 

Like they did the last time, they both walked over to where her car was parked, and the driver excused them, "I'm sure you must be wondering why I'm here to see you again." She started, "I hope you didn't feel offended about anything I said during my last visit?" 

"No I didn't." Kathleen rushed to assure her.