Chapter 101 Had Betty had a change of heart? Part3

"Sure," Michael quickly agreed with a spark of enthusiasm, then launched into his well-prepared questions, eagerly awaiting Betty's explanations.

His eyes were bright with curiosity, a testament to his readiness to learn.

Betty's eyes subtly sparkled with joy and satisfaction.

As a teacher, she cherished students who were diligent and eager to ask questions; as a mother, she loved that her son was curious about knowledge.

Her heart swelled with pride, seeing him so engaged.

Had Michael's response been "no," Betty might have felt a pang of disappointment, perhaps even suspecting that Michael had hoped for something more personal to happen between them, which would have only added to her frustration and disappointment.

After Michael finished asking his questions, Betty patiently began to answer them.

The bond between mother and son seemed to melt away any distance, and through their back-and-forth, their relationship slowly reset to its natural state.