Chapter 526

　　Tabitha's face turned blank. Her eldest son, who had never raised his voice to her, was now speaking to her in such a tone. 　　Tears welled up in her eyes as she grabbed her bag. "It seems my trip here was in vain. I'll go talk to Benjamin. I can't control you anymore!" 　　"Mom..." 　　Cedrick snapped out of his shock and tried to stop her, but Tabitha was already gone. 　　Jessica returned home, opened the door with her key, and froze at the sight of her mother sleeping on the living room sofa. 　　Veronica was curled up, fast asleep, without a blanket, just hugging herself tightly. 　　Jessica's heart ached. She couldn't believe her mother was sleeping on the sofa—it must be cold. 　　Her eyes brimming with emotion, Jessica rushed to her bedroom to fetch a blanket. As she returned to cover her mother, she accidentally woke her. 　　Veronica bolted awake, her guard up. Seeing her daughter's face, she sat up in surprise. "Jess, why are you back? What time is it?" 　　"Mom, why are you sleeping on th