41 Disappointment at the park

Flora shrugged off the uncanny resemblance between Axel and her son, attributing it to stress. His unexpected presence at the park left her uneasy, especially when his words accused her. "Why is he blaming me for this?" Flora wondered, a frown creasing her forehead. Her annoyance swelled as Axel implied she was a negligent mother. Her love for her children was stable, and she wouldn't stand for his criticism. Flora couldn't ignore Axel's hostility, especially when he labeled her a bad mother. Her children knew her love, and she refused to accept his criticism. She readied herself to respond, but before she could, her children, fueled by protectiveness and anger, stepped forward. "We're lucky to have a mother like her. How could you say that about her?" Kendra's voice carried a mix of indignation and hurt. "Yeah, we thought you were nice. But you're just rude, sir!" Kayden chimed in, his tone holding a hint of disappointment. Kendra and Kayden took a defiant stance in front of the