Chapter 253 A Jar of Light in a World of Darkness

As she spoke, tears fell once again from Celeste's eyes. She was still caught in the relentless turmoil with George Williams, and her son, Robert, had become her only source of comfort and redemption. Sensitive and prone to emotional outbursts, Celeste’s emotions surged uncontrollably. Within moments, her face was drenched in tears, which she couldn’t stop from flowing.

"Get out! Stop bothering me! If you love playing so much, then go have fun!" she shouted, slamming the door with a resounding "bang."

In the wavering light and shadows, Robert felt isolated, shut out by his mother. The young boy lowered his gaze, his long eyelashes casting shadows over the melancholy and grief in his eyes.

Unable to bear it, Er Er lifted her head to look at the boy beside her.

"Brother…"

Though she didn’t fully understand the conflict between Robert and his mother, she could sense one thing clearly—the boy was deeply hurt.