Chapter 146

Tears rolled down my eyes. My mom held my arm and he pressed it firmly.

“Mum, is this how bad the situation is? I didn't know; would I have brought you both back to New York? This is heartbreaking, mom. I was there to console my mom, but the moment I saw my dad, I couldn't hold back the tears that flowed freely from my face. I broke down in tears and I rested my head on my mom's shoulder.

My mother held me close as I sobbed, letting me release the emotions that had been building up since I'd first heard the news about my father. I felt a little embarrassed to be crying like a child in front of her, but she just stroked my hair and let me cry. "It's okay, honey," she said, her voice soft and soothing. "It's normal to feel this way, child. Just let it all out." I took a few deep breaths and finally felt like I could speak again. "I'm so scared, Mom," I said, my voice trembling. I was trying to catch my breath. "I don't know that it was this bad; Dad barely has enough flesh to cover his