She kept her head down, avoiding my gaze. I understood she would side with her son in any situation. I get it.

"I've been living in a small house for eight years. I know spacious and bright houses are nice, but I didn't have many thoughts about it. All I wanted was to feel at home. I didn't need a big place. As long as I had him, it was enough."

My words were filled with melancholy.

"But he went behind my back, disregarding Ava's future. He bought a house for Melanie in Amethyst Apartments, t