Chapter 18

Wilhelm’s POV

We’re finally home after a long day. I held Grayson’s hand, and noticed that the closer we got to the villa’s main door, he was getting uneasier. It was almost as if he didn’t want to be here at all.

I ignored whatever I was feeling, and continued walking with him toward the house. The child is probably just worried about the consequences of his actions.

After a while, Grayson let go of my hand. The front door burst open. Rose greeted us with tear-streaked eyes and a relieved smile. I watched as she kneeled down on my son’s level, who remained stiff as her hands squeezed him in a tight embrace.

Raising a child without a mother was a difficult task I had to face every day, and I acknowledge that as Grayson’s father, I had many misgivings. I couldn’t always be there for him due to my workload.

During those times, Rose had been by my side, and all I could think about was giving Grayson the kind of mother he deserved. However, it didn’t occur to me that Grayson would be