Chapter 6. The Fierce New Mrs. Vanderbilt

No matter what Caitlin said, Howard refused to come out. Left with no other choice, she pretended to leave.

“Howard, I know you hate me and can’t accept me. If you don’t want to see me, then Mommy will leave now. I’m going, okay?”

Hearing her footsteps fading away, Howard panicked. He quickly scrambled out of the cave and ran to the path, looking around desperately, his little body trembling as tears rolled down his cheeks.

He thought she was really gone.

But he didn’t want her to go! He wanted his mommy to stay!

His small face was streaked with endless tears, no matter how much he tried to wipe them away with his sleeve.

“Mommy...” He wanted his mommy...

“Howard!”

Suddenly, Caitlin’s voice called out from behind him. Howard froze and turned around, his tear-filled eyes widening as he saw her standing there.

In that moment, he couldn’t describe his emotions. Every ounce of frustration and sadness surged forward.

His nose wa