Chapter 1020 Making Amends

I looked him in the eye, my voice heavy with gratitude. "Uncle Marcus, I can't thank you enough." His eyes misted over with a soft smile. "Oh, kiddo... It's all water under the bridge. I was with your dad for years, and when he left us, I couldn't just walk away. "However, I'm not getting any younger. I won't be around to help forever. It's time for you to take the reins, Yvette." I nodded, my heart full. I offered up a few more heartfelt thanks. The waiter had just started bringing out the dishes when I began to sense that Marcus was itching to tell me something. He would almost speak, then stop himself, over and over. I could not stand the suspense any longer and finally asked him, "Uncle Marcus, is there something on your mind you want to share with me?" Caught off guard by my blunt question, he hesitated before offering me a sheepish smile. "Yvette, it's about your mother..." The mention of my mother caught me off guard, prompting me to quickly ask, "What about her? Is she