#Chapter 182 Healing the Little Girl

Lila’s POV I’m not sure at what point she woke up, but Enzo’s mom stared between the two of us through her swollen eyes. “Mom?” Enzo said, his eyes wide and alarmed. “You’ve been awake this whole time?” “Yes,” she said weakly. “I didn’t want to interrupt.” “I’m so sorry I wasn’t here,” he whispered, lowering his head in shame. It broke my heart to see him like this; I knew at that moment how much he truly loved his mother. I never really took him for a family man, but this proved me wrong in all the best ways. I wanted to wrap my arms around him and hold him close to me, but I knew now was not the time for that. “Don’t blame yourself,” she whispered, tears welling in her eyes which I could see were now brown. “It was my fault for leaving without protection. I should have been more careful.” “If I was—” “It wasn’t your fault,” she said again, meeting his eyes. “I love you so much, Enzo. Protecting you while you grew up to be this strong Alpha was my job. I’m proud