Chapter 133

Keen's eyes flickered nervously, avoiding Stella's gaze. "I... I didn't know the cake had nuts in it."

Stella pressed on, "Even if you didn't know about the nuts, surely you know you're lactose intolerant and shouldn't be eating cake at all?"

Keen felt a twinge of annoyance, "I only had a tiny bite."

Stella sighed, "It was that tiny bite that nearly sent you to the ER."

Keen's initial gratitude towards Stella morphed into irritation and defiance.

"You and that troublemaker can eat whatever you want. Why can't I? It's because you're always telling me what I can't eat that I get curious and want it even more."

Stella frowned, "I'm only thinking of your health..."

Keen cut her off, "You're just using 'it's for my own good' as an excuse to control me! Every day it's 'for my own good,' but you never respect me or care about what I really want!"

put these thoughts in

respect and freedom echoing in

request, every plea-shot down with the same tired line: "It's for your own good."

just wanted to keep him under her

him to

"I... I do feel this

wave washed over Stella, extinguishing her

him, "Then tell me, what is it that you really

didn't hesitate,

support anything I choose to do, no questions asked. I don't want you interfering with my decisions. I want freedom and respect. Stop treating me like a child. Just because you're my mom doesn't mean you can guilt-trip me with family obligations. You can advise me,

noticed Stella was watching him intently. Her eyes were cool and calm, a stark contrast to the concerned mother she

voice faltered, suddenly feeling

met his gaze, "And

looked away, "That's it

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