Chapter 41

“Didn’t you even think about what I was going through in Bicol? Didn’t you even remember me? How I would feel every time your man was away?” It hurts so much to hear how disappointed she is to me. I slowly looked at her and stood up. Even though I couldn’t do it, I faced mom.

“I-I’m sorry, ma…” His palm landed on me again now it was on my other cheek.

“Sorry? Mom?!” This bitter smile.

“She doesn’t have a mother, Fertine. When I decided to go with that man, she lost her mother.” It turned away, but I tried to hug it even though I was weak. My first tears fell behind it.

My hug had no effect because he loosened it. Its heart is made of stone because of me. I tried to chase after him, but due to my knee shaking, I fell to the floor again. Failed to catch up and apologize.

I felt Hades warm hand on my shoulder. I looked at him as tears continued to flow from my eyes. It is on its knees. I can see the pity in his eyes. He pulled me closer towards his chest.