Lily’s plan had worked, and she felt a swell of pride. She leaned closer, her voice soft, almost pitiful. “Quinton, don’t be upset. Maybe your mom just didn’t like this gift. If it had been meant for me, I’d have been so happy. I’ve never gotten a present from you before.”She was fishing for comfort, but Quinton was too heartbroken to notice.He clutched the battered gift box in his small hands. After a moment of quiet sobs, he bit down hard on his lip, his voice thick with hurt. “If Mom didn’t like it, she could’ve told me. Why smash it? I’m going to ask her myself!”Most days, Quinton seemed like the gentlest of children, but he was still the Luther family’s little precious. Once he set his mind on something, nothing could stop him.He slid into the backseat, his face still streaked with tears, and told the driver firmly, “No matter what it takes, I want to see my mom.”The driver, who doubled as his bodyguard, hesitated. He knew the boy couldn’t track her down alone. But the l
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