Chapter 16

Alexander faltered at Hannah's words. He heard the people around them gasp. He clenched a fist when he thought about her current situation, then parted his lips. The words didn't come. He took a deep breath and said, "Come with me, Mom. I have something to tell you." Everyone was dumbstruck by this. Had he called her "Mom"? Hannah was also stunned. She saw how shifty Alexander's gaze had become after she'd spoken to him and knew he wasn't yet ready to face her. She'd expected too much. Before she could say anything to ease the tension, he'd called her "Mom". Tears welled in her eyes because she knew Alexander had only called her that because he didn't want her to be humiliated in public. He was a grownup now, and his personality had changed a little, but he was still the same deep down. He was a good child who wanted to protect his mother! Hannah and Alexander headed to the balcony. Now that they were alone, he hurriedly said, "You need to watch out for Penny." Upon receiving Pe