Chapter 167 Atonement

When Stella said this in a hoarse voice, she couldn't hold back anymore. Her teary eyes were full of remorse and guilt. After so many years, she finally apologized to her son. But there was no emotion on Alston's face. It had been so many years, and an apology wouldn't change anything because he had already put everything aside. But the harm Stella had done to him would never be erased. Stella kept crying in the quiet room. After a long time, she calmed down and wiped away her tears. "Alston, I know you won't forgive me, and I didn't expect you to forgive me. I'm not worthy of being a mother. I'm content to see you before I die." Stella smiled without the slightest meanness on her face. After a full minute, Alston spoke in a low voice, "I sent you to rehab. Why did you run away?" If she hadn't escaped, she might have successfully quit. She wouldn't have become like this, and her life would have b