Part 52

His mother looked him up and down mockingly and then nodded her head toward the wall clock. "It's already eight, Nath. I thought you've vanished and hidden in your kingdom," she said mockingly.

Why did his mother always behave so cynically and mock him? What had he done to her, really?

Nathan walked to the dining table and chose to sit there, directly facing his mother. Gilbert sat across from his father, leaving two empty seats. One on Gilbert's left, which was also his mother's right side. One on Gilbert's right, which was Nathan's left side.

The sound of the doorbell caught everyone's attention. Aunt Jody offered to open the door without being asked. Meanwhile, Haisley was still engrossed in her cooking, the smell of which reached the table.

"Good morning," Loretta's cheerful greeting surprised everyone. Nathan, who was facing away from the entrance, had to turn his body first. "I hope I'm not too late for breakfast. I made breakfast for all of us," she said cheerfully. She car