Chapter 146 You Smell a Lot Like My Mom

Noelle had stepped forward largely out of a mother's instinct. She had immediately seen that Zayne was being neglected. Although he was holding a toy, those big eyes of his seemed to lack their usual brightness. Zayne only reacted when she walked closer. His gaze was unfocused as he waved his arms around wildly. "Go away!" Noelle immediately confirmed that there was something wrong with Zayne's eyes. Zayne had been born with a hereditary eye condition, so she had always strictly limited his screen time. She figured that after their divorce, Clifford had probably never paid attention to that at all. She smiled wryly. "You've got some temper, kid." Lola walked forward. "Ms. Lucy, do you know her?" Before Noelle could answer, Zayne's face lit up. He struggled to his feet, nearly toppling over. "Mom, Mom!" Lola frowned, and her expression darkened. She kicked Zayne on the leg. "Shut up! I told you not to call me that!" Zayne froze as he was kicked onto the grass. He collapsed and