He wrapped his hand around her waist, placed his head on her stomach, and burst into a cry. Alicia stroked his hair and tried to calm him down.
“All this time I hated them so much for making me leave all alone. Never did I ask them why they did that to me. I didn't even try for once to know what the truth was. Mom, is right I am the most selfish person in this world, Alicia…” he mumbled in a low tone.
“Shh! Don’t look down on yourself, Ethen. You are the best person in the world, who can hide all his pain inside and give the world happiness. Whatever happened it was just because you were unaware. There is still time to make things right. You can talk to her,” she suggested.
Ethen pulled away and muttered, “you are right. But do you think mom will forgive me?”
Alicia placed the glass on
