The Young Son (3)

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November 20, 2022

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The heaviness and longing made Theo clench his hands, hanging on both sides. There was a bitter battle inside his chest, and he could not understand why he felt this way.

The sudden rubbing touch on Theo's head made him react unconsciously. So many nights, he dreamed of hugging his mother to sleep while wishing to listen to a lullaby, but that dream never once happened. Even his father never showed up in his room.

There were nights when he didn't want to return to the same cold place that his father calls home. His grandparents have also passed away, and the remaining family member he has on his father's side is his great-grandfather. But his great-grandpa wished to travel the stars, and no one was there to accompany him.

Since he was young, he relied on acting indifferent and cold to others because he did not want unnecessary attachments. Theo also knew marriage laws in the Capital Star.

He also found out how he got conceived by his mother, who was initially on the line to self-destruction after being manipulated. And he also remembers that his parents did not love him, and the family connection they had with each other was weak.

This sudden intimacy made him want to know more about why his mother was absent in his younger days. "Was my mother finally freed from the manipulation of other people when her maiden family's business collapsed? Can she finally show her real self to me? Can I finally be with my mother? Will she love me?"

Different questions ran through Theo's mind.

He was suddenly thinking of ways to keep this day from ending.

"It is good, mom."

Theo has never known what it's like to have a mother. Every day, his kindergarten classmates' parents pick them up. He's very jealous of them, having intimate and supportive family members. It doesn't matter if his mother wants to visit him today for another purpose.

He only longs for a mother's love.

After hearing Theo's affirmative response, the teacher eventually let go of his doubts.

They made their way to her car with Theo's hand intertwined with Athena's.

The driver inside the suspended car observed Athena approaching their flying vehicle while holding the young master's hand.

One big and one small, surprisingly in harmony.

The driver thought, "the lady has never adored her child. Is this the westerly rise of the sun? Is this suitable?"

The driver shook his head and watched them settle behind.

"Let's return home."

The driver hurriedly started the car under Athena's scary eyes.

In an office within the military district, a man in uniform sat grimly on the swivel chair. At first, he never cared about the person who married him after getting pregnant with his child. No matter what trouble the woman made, he never bothered to spare attention to it. But from the news sent by the servants of his other villa, he suddenly felt uneasy.

"General, the kindergarten informed me that lady Athena picked up the young master. We checked the surveillance, and it was indeed lady Athena. But your subordinates are suspicious, the woman looked like miss Athena, but her physical change was too great. Report for inspection, sir!"

"Give me the footage."

The man checked the video sent to his starmail.

The woman must have new tricks under her sleeve.

"Has the divorce agreement been drafted?"

"The documents only need signatures from both parties, and the legal council is ready for court."

"Let's go and take the kid back."

The sky was still very bright at 5:00 PM when Athena and her son returned to the villa, and Athena could detect the aroma of dark cooking from a great distance.

As Athena hugged Theo, he smelt a sweet, milky scent that reminded him of his milk. However, he felt a little wary because he had never spoken to Athena. And they were never this close before.

"Let's go to my room after dinner, and I have a big surprise for you."

"Hmm," Theo responded.

Theo blushed as he silently let Athena hold him. If only his mother had treated him with such gentleness every day. When Athena saw her son's sight, she tilted her head to look over. When she saw the adorable child with pouted lips grieving, her heart melted.

In her previous life, she devoted all her attention to finding ways to revive the kingdom and implement a zombie extermination plan.

She has never had children of her own, was fully committed to caring for her younger siblings, and never got married. And now that she is a mother to a child so young. Her eyes are soft. She kissed, stroked the kid's head, and met his wide eyes with her own.

"I know it's hard for you all these years, and mom can't turn back time. But mom wants you to give her another chance and believe in her. I want to be a good mother to you until you grow older. Mom will oath to take good care of little Theo and give him all the love in the world."

Theo's eyes widened at what Athena said, and his mother assured him he would treat him nicely. Is this a realization? He repeatedly tried to approach his mother, but each time he was pushed away, and he suffered trauma.

Even though he still needs his mother and yearns for her love, he is secretly determined to reject this awful mother again.

But he broke his promise today.

He eventually relaxed and leaned into Athena's hug after observing the soft smile on her face and sensing the warmth of her palm on his waist. Athena's heart was in turmoil as the milk-scented son inched closer to her arms.

Perhaps it was magic for a mother and son to link their hearts closer.

Old nanny Jean stepped outside to welcome Athena when she heard the sound of the car landing. When Athena returned for supper, she was already in disbelief. Old nanny Jean was even more astounded when seeing the mother and son laughingly hugging each other.

Old nanny Jean thought, "This woman, hasn't she always hated the young master? What is happening now?"

She lowered her expression and walked towards Athena, regaining a natural composure. She had worked here for so long that she naturally understood what to do and what not to do.