Chapter 58

When Alyssa arrived at the school, she remained in the car with Aiden. "Aren't we attending the event mom?" Aiden asked curiously when he saw that they weren't stepping out of the car anytime soon. "We are.. mommy just have to prepare herself first." Alyssa answered, faking a calm tone. She was going through an inner turmoil and she didn't want Aiden to notice that on his big day. Thankfully, Aiden didn't ask anymore questions and waited patiently for her to do what she wanted to do. Alyssa let down the mirror in front of her seat and stared at her reflection on it. Like she had expected, her eyes were red and puffy from the tears she bad been holding back since she left the house. She brought out a tissue from her bag and used to dab the tears from the corner of her eyes. Then, she brought out her small make up kit and retouched her make-up. After she was done, she didn't look like someone that was about to burst into tears anymore. The make up and fake smile on her face did a good jo