Chapter 50

CHRISTIAN As soon as I entered my villa with Zeon, Mom hurried toward us and hugged him. "My baby, you came!" she exclaimed. "Come on, Nana has prepared all your favourite dishes.” Zeon blinked, hesitantly watching me as he evidently fell into a dilemma. “He has eaten already.” I said blankly. Mom’s face darkened immediately, “didn't I ask you—” "Zeon, go to your room," I instructed, my tone conveying a serious and firm demeanour. He immediately obliged, and his governess followed him in haste. Once they were out of my sight, I turned to Mom. “Yes, you wanted to have dinner with him, but they had an early dinner today. Now what? Do you want to force him to have dinner again to satisfy your ego?” I couldn’t help the chilliness in my tone. Mom gasped, her eyes widening. “I- whe-en did I say that?” A frown formed on her face. “Christian, can you stop being mean to me and making me a villain when I was only trying to protect my family?” "Mom, just leave me alone and stop trying to protect