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."

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

voice was thick with emotion, a lump forming in his throat, growing and pressing

be silly. What are you apologizing for? Just enjoy your

were gentle, but she turned away to

mom had become a

just a scratch. It's not like I broke a bone. This fancy soup is just

boy. Regardless, you're going to drink it because I made it!" Aria playfully smacked Walter's

could not help but start to nag a little Walter, you and Evie haven't really 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

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

reaction was a

joined the family and was filled with regret. She had such a wonderful daughter-in-law,

and despre the fact then his wife was carrying