Chapter 41

Chapter 41

“Keep it to yourself, Xander’ That was what he was going to do, but the thought of being betrayed by his Mom really hurt deeply. Seeing her face reminded him of the pain, but sadly, he couldn’t bring himself to hate her.

Here he was again, sitting in front of the poor woman with th

she felt alive.

the sweetest smile as she stared at her handsome son. She looked sick, but with him around,

“Sweetheart, what’s wrong? Are you ok? You don’t look fine…” She paused, staring at him worriedly.

“Have you not been sleeping well? Is it about me? You don’t have to worry about me, darling. The doctor said that I’ll be fine,” She held his hand and smiled weakly.

“Why did you do it. Mom?”He desperately wanted to ask her that question as he stared at her, but was scared she would get hurt. He was scared of her sickness getting worse, he was scared of losing her. Even though she did hurt him like that, she was still his Mom, and that fact can’t be changed. He still had to make sure that she’s fine.

“I’m fine. Mom…” He forced a smile as he held her hand and squeezed it gently.

“I guess it’s stress from work. How are you feeling, hmm?”

“I’m getting better,” She smiled at him warmly, and he slowly nodded.

“It’s Sunday today. Will you spend time with me?” Her pair of brown eyes pierced into his anxiously. The look on her face was evidence that she really wanted to spend time with him, but sadly, Xander couldn’t say the same for himself.

re of Mom. I’ll come back and check on you later,” He patted the back of her palm, and her face dropped

“Uhm… I have something to take care of disappointedly.

“Alright, son. I understand,”

“See you,” He stood up, kissed her hair before leaving.

Xander breathed out and rubbed his forehead as soon as he stepped out of the ward.

This is frustrating.” He scoffed. Turning to leave, he paused when he saw his Dad standing along the walkway.

“Let’s talk,” His Dad stated simply and led the way while Xander trailed behind him. Minutes later, they arrived at the hospital rooftop, and Xander paused as he watched his Dad walk over to the rail and leaned over it.

here,” The man looked at Xander briefly

slowly nodded, but sadly, nothing appeared beautiful to him

she did that if you can’t get over it,” Xander glanced at him then

away.

What

to let it out if that’s the only way you are going to be fine,” He patted Xander’s back,

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lost weight and you don’t

stressed out from

paused and

to be difficult to find her. I know things might not go like before, but I think you should look for her and apologize for what happened. That way, your mind can be at rest,” Mr. Hughes suggested as he

“She was

before she

“Hmm,” Xander nodded.

her as soon as possible…” Mr. Hughes paused, then patted Xander’s shoulder and

to tell his Dad that he found her already. He needed to make things right all by himself since he messed up. Only then will he involve his family

I’m ready to make up for everything this time. I will support everything you do this time. I will support your decision, I

Xander

of a

“Hmm… Ask anything”

not talk about this with Mom? I don’t want

just yet. Please,

want, then I promise to do that. All I want is for you to

Dad. I will

phone started to ring, so he

be there

He finally

ended the call, and

go now, son. Let’s

her at my

place later tonight.

do

left, leaving

“You should own

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