Reckless

I froze at her question.

Every part of me wanted to nod my head. To tell her that I actually think about my ex girlfriend in all of this, but I just couldn't lie.

I felt like lying to my mum will make her dislike me more. I felt bad for my ex girlfriend, but it was for the beating she had received for the incident.

No regret. The only regret was disappointing my mom.

My silence spoke volume.

My mum let out a soft sigh. "I see." She said calmly.

"I.. I.. " I stammered, but she held up her hand to make me shut it.

"I don't hate you, Scott." She suddenly said,

I held my breath, knowing fully well she wasn't about to tell me she forgave me for not lying to her.

"I had a deep thought about my life and one thing was sure, I raised you well. I did my best and didn't think I could do more than what I'd done. I loved and cared for you. Live my life to make sure you're comfortable and had given the best a mother could give her child." Tears welled in her eyes as she made her declaration.

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