Axton POV:
"Hello mother" I say, my voice soft as I take in her lifeless eyes. "How are you feeling today?"
"Tired" she whispers, her eyes gaze through the screen but they are unfocused and lifeless.
When she doesn't go to say anything more, I tighten my hand in a fist as I make sure to keep my face relaxed, not letting her see the hurt coursing though me at the lack of interest in my life. "What have you been up to? Aunt Viv said you've been helping her with the veg garden?"
"Yes, I have" she replies quietly. "It's nice to get some fresh air" she admits as my aunt comes into focus on the screen. Her eyes showing her care for me as she takes in my tight features carefully, understanding clear in his eyes.
"Your mother has been helping me plant the bulbs for next springs crop" she expl
