Chapter 58: I'm Not My Mother

"It's not as simple as that." Lauren was crying openly now, no longer trying to keep her composure.

"She loved him, you know. Still does, she says."

Landon's father was angry, shaking with rage.

"So many excuses: I was never home; always working; I was distant..."

"Father," Landon began.

"Don't father me! This is still my house... You know I could have cheated. The women are always there; you know that, Son. You've made it your life's mission never to get tied down - until now it seems."

He glanced at me briefly.

"There are always opportunities... but I was faithful to my faithless wife."

"You were faithful to your company first," Lauren said quietly. "I was the only mistress you needed."

"You never seemed unsatisfied. You had everything! I gave you everything!" His words were furious and cold all at once.

"Not everything is about material possessions." Landon frowned before saying. "She needed you when she was hurting, and you weren't there."