Chapter 257

Born but not raised. Mr. Brooks's brow twitched slightly. Those four words—cold, cruel, and straight to the heart. Thinking about what his son had gone through over the years, he couldn’t help but raise a hand to rub his pounding temples, murmuring, “This daughter-in-law seems decent enough. Stop overthinking it.” “I just can’t stop worrying…” Mrs. Brooks’s tears started falling. “What’s there to worry about? Sophia’s illness was cured by her, and now she’s standing up for Alexander like that. Isn’t that enough proof that she cares about him? What more do you want?” Mr. Brooks lowered his hand, staring at her. Mrs. Brooks stayed quiet, silently letting the tears roll down. She couldn't help but wonder—would her son never look her way again? Even when she was gone and buried, would he not bring flowers to her grave? Back then… She was in agony too when she made that choice to save her daughter. If she hadn't been forced into it, how could she have possibly given up on her own son? She w