Chapter 11 Linda and Kevin

Alan, that awful man, wasn't hiding anything. He even wrapped his arm around the woman's waist right in front of me, letting her flirt and joke with him. Noticing my gaze, my mom turned her head, curious, but I quickly grabbed her hand and said, "Let's go. I'm tired and just want to sleep." I managed to coax my parents into the car, avoiding them seeing Alan with another woman. Only after returning to the home I had lived in for over twenty years did I finally relax. The next morning, I woke up to the familiar smell of breakfast. Opening my door, I saw my mom directing the servants to bring delicious food into the small sitting area next to my room. At that moment, I felt a sense of happiness return to my life. I hugged my busy mom, nuzzling my head against her. She gently tapped my head, "Stop that. I have things in my hands. You'll get dirty." Pouting, I said, "Kiss me, and I'll let go." Sighing, she gave me a kiss on each cheek. Satisfied, I let her go. She urged me to