Chapter 93: Beloved Mother Beloved Son

His mother sighed, her heart heavy with concern as she heard Billy's admission. "I'm glad you're starting to see sense, Billy," she said softly, her voice tinged with relief. "But you need to understand that you can't keep going down this path of self-destruction. You need to start making better choices, son. You might be drunk, but I believe you still have common sense. Always keep yourself in check and try your very best to stop wasting your life away, Billy." Billy's gaze softened as he listened to his mother's words, a glimmer of hope stirring within him. "I'll try, Mom. I'll try to do better," he promised, his voice earnest. His mother nodded, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "That's all I ask, Billy. Just try," she said, her voice filled with encouragement. "But you also need to stop talking about Alison as if she's some kind of saint," she continued, her tone firm. "She's not blameless in all of this. Remember, she and Mark played a role in locking you up lik