I will fulfill my duty as a son, visiting you during holidays and I will ensure you have a dignified funeral when you pass.

But you must stop interfering with anyone around me, including myself. That's my bottom line."

His voice was calm yet filled with a quiet madness, a pain beyond words.

As Danna listened, the tight string in her heart snapped.

She staggered back a few steps and collapsed onto the sofa, her face pale and her heart racing, yet she remained silent.

The bond between mother and son ends here.

Ends here.

How laughable, how utterly laughable!

She had poured her heart and soul into raising her son, giving everything for him, only for him to sever ties with her in the end.

All for a woman, a woman of ill repute!

Danna's heart boiled with rage, an overwhelming hatred threatening to consume her.

No, her son might not acknowledge her, but she couldn't disown him.

She had to do something, at least to ensure Absolon would no longer be disturbed by that vile woman!

Meanwhile, Lilah also heard from Karol about Absolon's situation.

Over the phone, Karol was furious, cursing and blaming Lilah, accusing her of dredging up the past and causing Absolon to turn gray overnight.

Lilah hung up halfway through.

Honestly, she hadn't expected things to escalate this far.

She had underestimated the impact this incident would have on Absolon.

Turning gray overnight-what kind of obsession and regret must that entail?

She relayed this to Gerard, who was equally helpless. "If you suddenly disappeared, I'd be the same way. Besides, they've been through so much together."

Lilah fell silent.

Her feelings for Gerard were undeniable. At this point, she couldn't imagine what she would become without him.

Miranda also returned from the hospital with Cason. Standing side by side, they seemed like a young couple in love.

"We spoke with Aunt Jian, and fortunately, she's willing to attend our ceremony." Cason grinned widely, looking not particularly bright. Miranda rolled her eyes at him, a bit exasperated.