Chapter 261

Bellatrix allowed her son to stay in her embrace for a few more minutes before she gently pulled back, placing her hand on both sides of his face and examining his expression. There was still a flicker of excitement and expectation in his eye, but the disappointment was quickly swallowing it up. “Disappointed, aren't you?” She asked softly, stroking his cheeks. Charlie hesitated but nodded. “I see what you mean now.” He muttered. “Mhm hm.” She hummed, pulling him into her lap and wrapping her arms around him. “Can't say I didn't warn you.” She tried to lighten the atmosphere, but when she felt him curl into her, she realized that attempt was falling woefully. A beat of silence went by before Charlie spoke again. “I always thought Daddy was going to be nice, warm and hold Charlie in his arms when he saw me. But he didn't. He treated me coldly and even pulled me by my bag like a cat.” Bellatrix tilted her head slightly as she listened to her child. “I don't…I don't want him to be my dadd