Chapter 213

Suffocating the room with its increased gravity was the realization that hung heavy in the air. Ejay's thoughts raced over the possible ramifications of his mother's unintentional revelation. He felt as though a sharp piece of glass had penetrated his being, causing the already delicate fabric of his being to shreds.

"You are telling me... all this time, that—Mr. Azzua—had been sending money for my upkeep?" Ejay's voice quivered with a potent mix of disbelief and despair.

Hellen, her eyes brimming with remorse, nodded hesitantly. "Yes, Ejay. He wanted to ensure you were taken care of financially."

Ejay staggered backward, a tumultuous storm of emotions brewing within him. The revelation tore through his carefully constructed understanding of his own life, unraveling the web of deception that had shrouded his past.

"But why? Why didn’t I know about that money?” Ejay's voice trembled, his heart pounding with a sorrowful realization.

“Because I did not wan