Chapter 73 Late

She would be busy with her skincare regimen, shopping and scrutinizing luxury brands, having afternoon tea with her friends, and indulging in the company of numerous male suitors.

So busy that she couldn't carve out spare time for her son.

Kaden found it oddly amusing, yet he couldn't manage a smile. Instead, it felt as though a blunt blade was slowly and steadily cutting into his heart.

The relentless, dull pain was torturous.

"I don't bear grudges," he murmured, pursing his lips. "I understand that you're busy. I won't waste any more of your time. I'll just head to class now since I'm running late."

"Kaden Winchester!"

Amanda's heart surged with anxiety.

She owed her current lavish lifestyle entirely to her son, who shared the Winchester family name and obeyed her instructions.

She had grown accustomed to having him as a pet dog. He was always at her side regardless of how much she verbally abused him. He was always grateful for the slightest show of affection.

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