Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 391

After his father passed away too soon, Walter's mother, a widow, had bore the burden of their lives within the Gordon family for years, always the target of others' mistreatment. That all changed when Walter took charge of the family business. The person who had made

life difficult lost their resolve left the estate, and at last, their lives took a turn for the better.

So, looking out for herself and her son had become her survival instinct. How could anyone fault her t that? If she was ambitious, was it not all for him?

He could not stop thinking about how wrong he had been

Aria shot Walter an irritated look. "Why am I here, you say? To pamper my ungrateful son, ther's why! Here, I made your favorite Roasted Pear and Butternut Squash Soup."

She scooped up a small bowl from the pot and handed it to Walter. "Be careful, it's fresh off the stove and still hot. Take it slow."

hands, his eyes brimming with tears that he fought to keep

was thick with emotion, a lump forming in his throat, growing and pressing until it felt like it

are you apologizing for? Just enjoy

but she turned away to hide

Heart-to-heart talks with his mom had become a rare event. Walter slurped his Roasted Pear and Butternut Squash Soup,

a bone. This

it!" Aria playfully smacked

up, have you?" Walter stopped mid-sip, his eyes clouding over with a mix of emotions before he looked up and replied," Of course we made up. Mom, why would you think otherwise?" "Don't try to

Aria's mouth, Walter's face drained of color, and she knew she had hit a

her son best, and Walter's reaction was a clear sign he

and accommodating when the first joined the family and was filled with regret. She had

fact then his wife