Chapter 543

But Aiden was unusually quiet today, and it was obvious that the little boy was occupied with his thoughts.

Renee could guess that the incident just now must've upset the child, and she was instantly distressed.

"Adie, what are you thinking? You're frowning too deeply. Can you tell Mommy about it?" Renee asked gently.

She had raised her two children in a more relaxed fashion, giving them the leeway to do whatever they wanted to do. She never interfered with their natural progression and rarely lectured them.

The only thing she required from them was that if there were anything that made them unhappy, they would have to tell her at the first opportunity and not conceal the thought.

So, while Aiden acted like a cold child, he was still willing to share his thoughts with Renee.

He looked down at the ground and pouted before looking up with wet, round eyes at Renee and said, "Mommy, is it because I'm not good or smart enough? That's why all those people didn't like me and drove me aw