Chapter 36: Unrequited Love Elliot lifted a glass of cold water and opened his mouth, drinking it all. Mary observed at her son. The two sat on the couch in front of each other—a quiet distance, per se. Elliot can’t look away at his mother right now. The embarrassment he attains while they are having dinner is consuming his senses. Mary, however, took the initiative to interrogate her son after dinner. And now, by their position, mother Mary is about to inspect what her son is up to. She cleared her throat. “Elliot?” calling her son’s name. Elliot looked uncertain as he gazed upon her. “Ye-Yes, mother.?” Mary took a heavy sigh. “Look. I need you to tell me the truth. I am not judging you or whatnot. As your mother, it is important for me to hear the truth from you and to