Since then, Augustus would bring Ethan over every holiday, but I only allowed Ethan into the house.After all, he was still my son.As for the past, I didn't blame him that much anymore.He had been too young back then. His values hadn't fully formed.Whatever his grandparents had said about me in front of him and caused him to dislike me, it wasn't entirely his fault.But the hurt was real. I could never love him the way I used to.Now, what I felt for him was a sense of responsibility and duty.I was his mother. If he needed me, I would provide care and companionship, but nothing more.I even told him directly, "I may never be able to love you the way other mothers love their sons."Ethan gave a knowing smile. "I understand. You used to love me a lot, but I took it for granted."I didn't know how to cherish it. This is my punishment."I'm just glad you're not chasing me away."On his sixth birthday, I bought him a cake and gave him a hug."It's so nice. You finally hugge
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