Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
Have you ever thought that sometimes I get scared too?” “Umm…” For a moment, Flossie was at a loss for words.
She did raise Abby with great care whereas Adie was raised more harshly.
Although her love for them was the same, the impact on them was very different.
“I’m sorry, Adie…
I’ve neglected you all these years.
“A long sigh escaped Flossie.
“You know our family is special.
Only you, Abby, Margaret, and I lived together for along time, so I naturally saw you as the man of the house and hoped that you could bear more responsibilities.
I depended on you a lot, and you became the backbone of our family.
I thought that we would face hardships together and build a loving and home for Abby and Margaret.
I’m sorry for being selfish.
You weren’t an adult yet, but I forced you to become one.
I’m really sorry.” Tears ran down Flossie’s cheeks.
She thought that Adie was strong since he was a boy and didn’t find anything wrong with the way she raised him.
Honestly, Adie acted like the man of the house most of the time and took on responsibilities a boy his age shouldn’t have to bear.
Finally, Flossie realized that he needed love, adoration, and attention too.
“I understand now…
I’ll pay attention to you more in the future.
Can you forgive me?”
Flossie sincerely apologized to Adie, hoping he would give her another chance.
“You know, this is my first time being a mom, so I’m quite inexperienced.
If you think I’m wrong, you should tell me, and I’ll try to rectify it.” “Mommy, don’t do this…” Adie got scared seeing Flossie being so gentle with him.
“You’re not acting like yourself.
It’s like you’re possessed…” Flossie was stunned, and she tried to suppress her urge to grab a feather duster and hit him.
She forced a smile onto her face.
“What do you mean? It’s still me…
but gentler.
I’m usually very tender but I’ve got to be strict sometimes so you both will listen to me.
Since you don’t think that’s good, I’ll be sweeter to you.
What do you think? Is a gentle mommy the kind of mommy you like?” Her whole face was stiff trying to maintain her smile.
She hoped she could be the kind of mother Adie wanted.
“No, Mommy, please act normal.
I was wrong to ask for too much -your past self was already good,” Adie begged.
Flossie was never this patient and gentle, and it creeped him out.
He hurriedly leaped out of bed, and stood on tiptoe to get the feather duster from the table.
He went to Flossie and offered it to her with both hands.
“Mommy, this is what you’re used to.
Please keep it with you-you can hit my hands with it whenever you want to.” Flossie’s jaw dropped.
Had she given her son Stockholm syndrome with her dictator -like ways? Adie didn’t seem to know how to process Flossie’s gentleness and attention. “Don’t worry, I know that I’ve wronged you.
I won’t be rough with you again from now on.
I won’t keep any feather dusters in our house from now on!” Flossie smacked her chest and promised solemnly, feeling guilty.
She finally realized that children were independent individuals who had their own minds and couldn’t be suppressed with violence.
She had ignored Adie’s feelings before this, which was why he had preferred staying with the kidnapper instead of going home.
“Mommy, do you mean it? You won’t hit me again? Adie blinked and asked G
Flossie seriously
“Of course.
Why would I lie to you?” Flossie tried to smile wider.
“You won’t hit me no matter what I do?” Adie persisted, staring at Flossie intently.
“I think so…” Flossie’s smile seemed to falter, and she gritted her teeth.
“I guess I won’t hit you again.” “That’s good.” Adie nodded and solemnly! don’t want to study anymore. Visit want to
I want to go back to Sun Island and live there alone.
Will you let me, Mommy?”
“W-What did you say?” Flossie’s smile immediately disappeared, and her expression turned fierce. “I’m not sure I heard you. Be clear.”
“Mommy, you said you wouldn’t get mad or hit me.” Adie knew Flossie was about to lose her temper, and calmly continued, “If you’re mad, I’ll stop. You can hit me too if you want, you don’t have to hold yourself back.”
“Hey, no. I’m not mad!” Flossie touched Adie’s head forcefully, almost hurting him. She gritted her teeth and said, “I promised that I wouldn’t get mad. I won’t break my promise!”
“Okay!” Adie nodded and started explaining his plan. “Honestly, I’m not happy here in Beach City. I loved the free life we lived on Sun Island. I miss the ocean, the beach, the manta ray I fed, and my mysterious small house… Beach City is so boring, and the kindergarten is so childish. I’ve already learned the entire elementary school syllabus, and everything is so boring. What’s the difference between staying in a classroom every day and going to jail?” Adie had wanted to tell Flossie about this for a long time, but was worried she would hit him if he did. Since Flossie promised she wouldn’t hit him, he had to take this chance to tell her his true thoughts. “I could force myself to stay here because of Daddy, but you’ve parted ways with him on good terms. There’s nothing else to keep us here, so why don’t we go back to Sun Island? I think we were happier back there… Don’t you agree, Mommy?”
“…” At first, Flossie was furious, but then she realized that Adie was right. The few years they spent on Sun Island with Margaret were the most relaxing and happy days of her life. Adie missed the sunlight and sea breeze there, and so did Flossie… but it wasn’t ideal.
“I understand your feelings, but you and Abby should live in a normal society. You both need to spend time with different people and experience new things. Although we had everything we needed on Sun Island, it was isolated. You’ll get disconnected from society if you stay on Sun Island for too long.” Flossie tried to reason with Adie. “If you miss Sun Island, we can go there for a trip, but it’s unrealistic to stay there permanently.”