Book 3: Chapter 19-Guilt

The next day, Renalyn angrily waited for her son to come down the stairs.

“Not now, Mom, I have to leave early.” Axel had preceded the mother.

“Are you that heartless? I am your mother, and you endured me last night? You didn’t even care if I ate or not because of my resentment at you?”

Axel breathed softly, and suddenly felt guilty. His mother’s face showed sadness, and it was obvious that she did not sleep well. “I’m sorry, Mom, but you know what you did to Joan was wrong.”

“We both know here that it was not just because of Joan that I was acting like that, Axel!”

“Mom, please...”

“No, we need to talk now! Ever since you met that woman you have stopped respecting and appreciating me as your mother!” Renalyn angrily scolded her son.

Axel sighed before hugging his mother. He loves her and, as much as possible, he doesn’t want to give her a resentment. “Mom, it’s not Arriana’s fault. You just hated her before. That’s why you two don’t get along.”

Annoyed, Renalyn pushed her son. “