Chapter 23

Kane bit his lip, feeling wronged. "Dad, does Mommy really not want me anymore?" "She will. If we keep trying to make it right, one day she'll see how much we mean it," Robin said, not willing to let his son lose hope—nor let go of his own. Kane's mood lifted slightly upon hearing that. He nodded firmly. "I'll try my best!" After getting their injuries treated at the hospital, the father and son bought a house near Elena's guesthouse and temporarily settled there. One day, Kane saw Mollie sitting at the doorstep, eating food Elena had made while smiling with joy. Jealousy and bitterness surged in his chest. Once upon a time, he was the only child Elena ever cared for like that. He was the only one allowed to call her "Mommy". But now, Elena had taken everything she used to give him and handed it to Mollie. What made that girl so much more special than him? At that moment, a guest who had just checked in made a casual remark with a chuckle, "Ms. Larson really is kind and warmhear