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 at

sorry." His voice was thick with emotion, a lump forming in his throat, growing and pressing until it felt like it would tear him

silly. What are you apologizing for?

were gentle, but she turned away to hide a tear

his mom had become a rare event. Walter

not like I broke a bone. This fancy soup is just a band-aid, not

because I made it!" Aria playfully smacked Walter's arm,

patched things 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 fool me. I overheard you and Evie in your room. You're just putting on a

the words left Aria's mouth, Walter's face drained of color, and she knew she had hit

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

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

ife was a mess and despre the fact then his wife was carrying