Chapter 186

"Ugh...don't give me that look. I'm still your mother, young man, and I know my son. If they think you're not good enough for them, then that's their loss. But still, I think you need to talk to them." His mom sent him an assuring smile before she took a sip of her coffee.

"You know I'm not perfect, Mom, not after the incident." Rocco decided to stuff his mouth with the pastry, clearly wanting just a bit of time for himself.

"Oh honey, Dee knows about it and she didn't back down from loving you for years. I'm sure this is about something else. Just promise me you will talk to them."

"Okay Mom," Rocco eventually said in defeat. He knew his mom meant well, she did love him, and she wanted what was best for him. Even though those who his mom thinks highly of might not want him.

Their coffee time lasted for another hour, and Rocco dropped his mother at his childhood home before he went back to their apartment. He thought about what his mom said and he knew that he had t