Chapter 48 : Son or Me ? Manu In elementary school , you wrote letters to my mother , feigning concern while secretly complaining about your hardships . You accepted her financial assistance , yet you werent satisfied ; you wanted to be her daughter . My mother already had a daughter ; why would she want someone elses ? You felt I was in your way ; you wished Id disappear . Thats always been your secret desire , hasnt it ? Lily recounted the story calmly ; the accusations were absurd . Vivian was a complete viper ! Only Lily knew these things ; the person before her … N no , its impossible ! Vivian fled , as if chased by a ghost . She stumbled at the door , scraping her wrist , and yet , she dared not look back . Andy is smart . He remembered what Mom said about her being bad . Lily smiled , seeing her son descend the stairs and take a seat . Vivians reaction to seeing Andy confirmed that he hadnt been kind to her over the years . Andy fidgeted with the edge of his shirt , his face impassive , yet his inner turmoil was evident . He took deep breath , breath , summoning his a courage . Are you angry Hmm ? Lily was surprised , unsure why hed ask such a question . with me ? I knew Vivian was up to no good , but I didnt stop my sister from getting close to her ; I let her manipulate her . His lips were pressed tightly together , his steady gaze concealing his anxiety . He was afraid his mother would blame him . No , my Andy was just a baby back then . It was our fault as parents for not protecting you and Four sister . Why would I blame you ? Mom knows you tried to stop her . But what could a child do ? Everyone thinks for themselves . Just because you told her something doesnt mean shed listen . Andy remembered Moms words , knowing Vivian was bad . Youve been wary of her all these years . Thats more than enough . Incompetent parents project their negative emotions onto their children . Shed blame herself , the circumstances , but never her children . Andy was only six years old ! Lilys gaze softened . A mothers forgiveness is not a myth . Even errant children are forgiven repeatedly by their mothers . And Andy hadnt done anything wrong . She didnt listen to me . Later , I realized Vivian had her own agenda , but she was still good to Amy , so I stopped interfering . If Lily had misunderstood or blamed him , Andy would have remained silent , but her unwavering trust prompted him to explain . Her warm smile confirmed that the siblings werent at odds ; it was a resolvable issue . Andy , Mom believes you . Youll always be Moms best baby . Being called baby at twenty one made Andys ears redden slightly , but he didnt object . Ahem … I have things to do at school . Ill go now . Leaving , he ran into John . In the past , Andy would have ignored him , but his recent praise as Moms best baby changed things . He greeted his father before leaving . 092 Chapter 48 : Son or Me ? Menu John stopped , watching his sons retreating figure . Had the sun risen in the west ? What was Andy doing here ? Delivering tickets . He invited me to their school celebration . Lily beamed , unaffected by Vivian . John saw the words single ticket on the ticket . His eyebrows twitched . One ? Andy got two . Seeing Johns brightening eyes , she added , Hes gi the other one to Nodi . John : … Lily chuckled , inwardly amused . Incompetent father , ignored I dont need a ticket , but why does Nodi need one ? That oily blond ! by his son ! Andy said they had a pleasant chat at the auction , and Nodi is curious about California University , so hes inviting him . John inwardly scoffed ; hed make sure Nodi would be very busy that day ! Lily , son or me ? The sudden question caught Lily off guard . The California University president invited me . You can be my date . John moved the ticket away ; it was unnecessary . Lily hesitated . She wanted to choose her son , but John would definitely be upset . Ben years had made him more mature , but his jealousy remained unchanged , even escalating with time . She suggested , How about this ? Ill go in with Andys ticket , then come back out , and then well enter together ? She considered it a clever compromise . John wasnt entirely pleased with her perceived impartiality . Not being chosen meant losing . Bu he didnt protest ; he knew her limits ; if he competed with his son , acting unfatherly , shed definitely discipline him . Still , he didnt readily agree to her using Andys ticket . He accepted her suggestion . Lily then told him about Vivian . John returned from a morning meeting ; Vivian could have waited until he returned . She dared to do such despicable things , yet her mental fortitude is so weak . Lily hadnt anticipated that revealing her identity would have such a strong impact on Vivian . But , upon reflection , it made sense . At the Wilson family gathering , Vivians reaction had been equally strong. A guilty conscience tends to magnify even minor threats . She came to save her job . John explained Vivians precarious position . Despite her ten years at the magazine , her influence was nil . The industry was ruthless ; those who underperformed were quickly dismissed . If this event fails , Vivian will lose her position next month . Her plea was for her future . Leaving under these circumstances would make it impossible to find another job ; Vivian , with her inflated ego, wouldnt settle for a smaller magazine . The glory she hadnt earned was fleeting ;: Johns withdrawal of support left her with nothing . John , lets pick up Amy tomorrow . Johns plans for a date were ruined . Children truly were debts from a past life ! He offered a strained smile . Amy went to Boston . Its not far . And … , Lily paused , Isnt Ben in Boston ? 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