Chapter 899

Olivia's fingers cracked as she tensed up. "I hope you understand your boundaries here. Lucian is happy now, he doesn't need a mother who left him. There's no need for you two to meet, and I don't plan on telling him why his mother abandoned him either." Tyler's harsh words stung Olivia, making her feel like she was still on the losing side. She took a deep breath, trying to control her rising emotions. Gone was the naive girl she once was. She managed a calm smile and replied, "Mr. Tyler, what kind of mother do you think he needs then? One who drove his aunt to kill herself? A puppet? I didn't leave for freedom—I left to survive." Tyler seemed indifferent to her reasons. "You can tell him that if you like. Let's see if he understands why his mother chose survival over him, Ms. Catherine." His tone was mocking, and he made no move to continue the conversation. "I just want to meet him properly. That's all I'm asking for. I hope you can do this little favor of mine." She stood her g