Chapter 427

Valerie smiled, teasing, "Mrs. White told me she regrets having a son. Lucky, I hate to say it, but you might be failing a little at life." Lucius fell silent. What on earth had he done wrong? Kate looped her arm through Valerie's affectionately. "Compared to a son who's so busy that I barely ever see him, I regret not insisting on having a daughter back then." As people grew older, the desire to keep their children close only became stronger. Kate knew better than anyone that her son was meant for bigger things. He could never stay by his mother's side day after day. And even if he did, she would feel awkward about it. They cared deeply about each other, but whenever they sat down together, the conversation quickly ran dry. Before Lucius had time to feel bored, Kate was already over it. Things were different with Valerie. She was sharp, perceptive, and capable in ways that kept the conversation alive. If Valerie were truly her daughter, Kate felt like she would wake up smiling