Chapter 44

Lorenzo's POV

"Merry Christmas!" Mum's insanely high pitched voice layered with excitement punctured through my ears and I winced, chuckling with a crossed eye.

"Mummyyy do you want my ears to

bleed?" I joked. She had made me angry a few days ago and I had vowed to create a distance between us but here I am, joking with her.

"I'm just so grateful to be privileged to spend another Christmas with you, my son." The excitement radiating from her voice was contagious.

"Yes mum. I'm indeed happy too."

A smile tugged at the corner of my lips. My eyes darted over to Leila, she was engrossed in the movie flickering on the screen. I willed myself not to disturb her whilst she was having a peaceful moment, so I sauntered towards the kitchen.

"Why not come over to my house to spend Christmas with me?" She suggested. Before, I would just say yes to the offer unquestionably but now I had Leila, and I couldn't leave her here, and bringing her over to Mom's