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.

at Xander briefly

and slowly nodded, but sadly, nothing appeared beautiful to him at the moment. Everything sucks

should ask her why she did that if

away.

scared, Dad… What if something happens

You can’t keep hurting yourself, Xander. You need to let it out if that’s

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at you… You’ve lost weight and you don’t

just stressed out from work,

Hughes paused

years, and I know it’s going to be difficult to find her. I know things might not go like before, but I think you should look for her and

“She was

before she

“Hmm,” Xander nodded.

possible…” Mr.

as he nodded. He didn’t want 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

Dad,” Xander

of

“Hmm… Ask anything”

talk about this with

just yet. Please, Xander

promise to do that. All I

Dad. I

started to ring, so he excused himself and answered the

be there

He finally

ended the call, and turned

to go now, son.

her at my

later tonight. I’ll

I’ll do

finally left, leaving Xander

“You should own

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