Chapter 206: The Mother and Son Talk 2
Hearing his mother’s heartfelt words, he closed his eyes and pressed the back of his hand against them. A single tear finally slipped down his cheek, though he didn’t want his mother to see it. He thought that, in front of her, he always became a crybaby, unable to hold back his tears. Irene gently stroked her son’s forehead with all the affection of a loving mother. Watching him cry like this reminded her of when he was a child, sobbing in her arms.
After a few moments, Aldrian wiped away his tears and looked at his mother again. This time, he seemed to understand something.
"Yes, it seems I’ve been overthinking. Mother will always trust and support me," he thought, initially, he was afraid that if his parents learned about what he had done and what he planned to do, they would worry, potentially limiting his actions in the future. However, he had momentarily forgotten that his parents were both renowned and powerful cultivators with strong upbringings rooted in noble families.
Although his parents had their own opinions about their families, they could not deny their noble heritage and the strong personalities it fostered. Despite his mother’s worries, he knew she wouldn’t be soft on him even if he had to fight the strongest devils. If he could prove himself, she would believe in his strength. He felt certain his father shared the same mindset.
Irene smiled gently as she looked at Aldrian’s face, his eyes still red from shedding tears. In that moment, she wished time could stop forever, allowing her to hold onto this peaceful feeling.
"It would be so much better if Aldrey were here too," she thought wistfully.
For now, though, this moment was enough for her. She had finally reunited with the son she had missed so dearly. Letting out a soft sigh, her thoughts drifted to her parents. How would she break the news to them about Aldrian? What would she say?
As if sensing her thoughts, Aldrian spoke to her.
"Mother, please don’t tell your parents about my existence just yet," Aldrian said calmly. "I will reveal who I am to them myself when the time is right. When that time comes, I’ll make sure that, once everyone knows about me, you won’t face any backlash or humiliation from others. In fact, by participating in this war, I’ve already started laying the groundwork for my plan. My future appearance as your son will only bring you honor, not disgrace."