Chapter 9
Jason completely broke down, struggling against restrami as police arrived. With the restaurant’s security footage capturing everything clearly, he was taken away.
My parents turned to me. “Tmma, we’re so sorry. We were wrong “[]
“I’m formally apologizing.” Dad said. “Please give us a chance to make amends, I’ll hand the entire company over to you. You can run it however you Want“||
I shook my head and stepped back, freeing myself from Mom’s embrace
“No thanks. I’m not interested “||
Mom quickly added. “Emma, 1 know you love research. I’ll build you a state of the art laboratory. You can pursue whatever projects you want. Please, give me a chance to make up for my mistakes”
I couldn’t help but laugh. “Are you trying to make amends with me or save Thompson Enterprises?
“Dear Mother, your stick as plummeting, Jason’s going to prison, and your business is in freefall. Now you want to use me, don’t you?”
“That’s not it!” Mom protested desperately ||
I didn’t want to hear her explanations. I pushed past her and left with my colleagues.
That night’s incident was also recorded by bystanders and posted online, bringing another wave of backlash against the Thompson family.]]
Mom aged a decade overnight. News of Jason’s arrest trended nationwide–the impact too great for even my parents money to contain
They couldn’t even save themselves anymore.
Jason was sentenced to 15 years for attempted assault and his previous crimes. My parents received four–year sentences for obstruction of justice and bribery related to his earlier offenses.]
On the day of their sentencing, I left the city with my research team, determined never to cross paths with them again.
They tried to reach me afterward, but Professor Morris and the team turned them away. When they learned I was joining a classified project and Likely never returning, my parents left in defeat
When Professor Morris told me about this, I simply nodded. I’d anticipated that Thompson Enterprises would collapse after Dad’s imprisonment.
Mom had a complete breakdown. She truly regretted everything but couldn’t earn my forgiveness.
Ten years later, when the project concluded, I married and settled in Las Vegas. My husband was a fellow alumnus. After our baby was born, we both took extended leave to care for him personally!
Looking at our little one, I wanted to give him everything good in the world []
My husband often said I was being excessive, but I’d smile and tell him he didn’t understand–a home without love can’t purture confidence.
If not for the many kind people I’d met throughout my life, I might have developed serious psychological issues. I was lucky to have made it this for:]
When my husband learned about my past, he was deeply moved: “Emma, I promise our child will never experience what you did. We’ll give him all mur lover
Yes, that’s what normal parents do–we give our children all our love so they can grove up surrounded by it
On our sous tenth birthday, I took him to vist Professor Morris. On our way back, he spotted a toy car in a mall
He tagged my hand, pleading.
- g. “Mom, sweet Mom, can I buy it with my pocket money?”
The little guy emptied all his change into my hand. I pinched his cheek affectionately and gave him a bill to cover it. His excitement was boundless.
Just then, a trembling voice behind me asked. “Emma? Is that you?”
I turned to see my mother–hair completely gray, face hargard. Seeing me, she burst into tears, covering her mouth as she approached, only to be blocked by my husband
“Who are you? What do you want? he demanded
I’d told my husband I had no family–that apart from Professor Morris and a few friends, no one else cared about me
My mother’s appearance made him instantly understand the situation.
Mom Trace, her eyes filled with tears. I said nothing, turning away to help my son pay for his toy:]
Seeing my reaction, she stammered, “I’m sorry. I must have mistaken you for someone else,
My husband remained protective, staying close as we completed our purchase and left as a family.
I didn’t give her a single glance. Through the glass reflection, I saw her covering her face, sobbing uncontrollably.
She cried that she regretted everything, but unfortunately, what’s done was done. I don’t believe parents can truly not love their children, but their twisted performance had suffocated me
Now I’ve finally broken free from those chains and can fly on my own. I’ve chosen a path that brings me pesce
Thelieve in love and give it generously. Only those who cherish mutual devotion will truly understand its value[]
