Chapter 30

"What brings you here?" I was surprised by Yvonne's unexpected visit. Yvonne remained quiet for a moment before saying, "Cole, there's something I think I should tell you." I put the documents in my hand and gestured for her to continue. "Xavier got into a fight at school the other day. It happened because... some kids were saying he doesn't have a father," she said. I asked indifferently, "And?" Yvonne let out a heavy sigh. "I tried handling it myself, but I realized... I really don't know how to communicate with him. Cole, I know I haven't been a good mother, but I was hoping... Could you please help?" I looked at her, noticing for the first time a hint of confusion and helplessness on her face. I could not help but laugh. "If you knew this day would come, why did you do those things that hurt our children in the first place? Or did you mistake my kindness for weakness?" She froze, opening and closing her mouth several times, unable to find the right words. "If you made mis