Chapter 22

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I would say whatever happened in the past, she blamed herself for it.

I shifted my seat closer to where hers was, grasping her hand.

"Mum. It's alright. My hubby was wrong and I would like to apologize in his stead. You did what you thought was right. What parents won't like to see their son settle down especially if he was a player." I said, trying to make her laugh.

She smiled a little, sniffling back the unshead tears at the tip of her eyes. "Every parent wants to see their grandchildren before they get old. I have no idea what the past may have been but it's the past. It's already done. Find it in your heart to forget about it and live in the present, Mother. Be happy... Okay. I promise to make you smile whenever I'm around." I said, truthfully this time.

She stared at me for long seconds. Her expression brightened. Why was I not surprised when she pulled me into a hug?

"You're a lovely girl, angel. Your mother must be so satisfied to have a child like you. She really did a