Chapter 2226

“We've always celebrated maternal love, and rightly so, as it's truly remarkable. However, not every mother embodies this virtue. Those who exploit maternal love to control their children and selfishly demand from them—can we really fault the child for rebelling?

“For years since Keegan graduated, he's been consistently donating money for books and scholarships to our alma mater. Last year, when the school requested him to write messages for the children, we all expected words of encouragement for their studies and future endeavors. Instead, he wrote, "May you grow up free of worries and full of happiness." It's evident he's still in touch with his inner child.

“It's been over a decade since his graduation, and our communication hasn't been frequent. However, two years ago, when my husband required surgery, my child was studying abroad, and my own health had deteriorated over the years, Keegan somehow got wind of it. He arranged for my husband's hospitalization and personally handled