Aurelia's heart, once twisted in knots, began to unwind. As long as he was willing to divorce and set her free, she could agree to any terms.
"Alright, I agree. I hope you'll keep your word."
Leopold's deep, icy gaze flickered in the sunlight, a glimmer of malicious amusement in his eyes.
"You're to stay here every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday to take care of Kane."
Aurelia was taken aback. How could she stay here? Just as she was about to refuse him, Kane came running from a distance.
"Mommy." The soft voice carried a powerful force that struck her heart.
"Kane!" Her shoulders trembled, and before she could turn around, the little boy had thrown himself into her arms with a hug.
"Mommy, you're finally back. I finally have a mommy."
Hearing this, Aurelia's tears could no longer be held back. They gushed out like a burst dam, unstoppable.
She had left when Kane was only a month old. She didn't owe Leopold, but she owed Kane. She owed him the motherly love he deserved.
"I'm sorry, Kane." She hugged him tightly, the words of refusal stuck in her throat, unable to be voiced.
"Mommy!" Kane clung to her neck. "You won't leave me again, will you?"
Aurelia choked, gently stroking his little face. He looked just like William, and she said, "I'll come to visit you often."
"Mommy, I'll show you my room."
"Okay."
She took his hand, and they walked out of the garden together.
Watching them retreating, Leopold's gaze deepened, like an ancient well that even blocked out the sunlight.
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