Chapter forty-two.

Aurora

My heart skipped and my knees felt weak but outwardly I remained unmoved and composed. I didn't even spare him a glance as he stormed out of the room despite the painful constricting feeling in my chest. It was after he left that I released the breath I didn't even know I was holding.

I felt tears threatening to pour out of my eyes as his words replayed in my head over and over again but I kept pushing it back as hard as I can.

“Mum, is everything okay? Did Uncle Ethan do something?” Arne asked curiously which only made me feel irritated.

“Focus on getting ready instead of asking me silly questions," I retorted harshly and I instantly regretted it. What the hell was wrong with me, how could I let such a news ruin my mood to the extent of transferring the aggression to my son?

“Sorry mummy, I'm ready now.” I felt deeply ashamed when I heard his small guilty voice and I sighed.

I pulled my son in for a hug and placed a small kiss on his forehead before pulling back with a slig