Tabitha didn’t even recognize Carlos. When she saw him, she asked with asmile, “Lewis, is that you?”


    The name was like a sharp knife slicing the proud man’s heart to ribbons.


    He stood still and thought, ‘Three years ago, when Debbie was first introduced to her, she was still the


    elegant and graceful Tabitha. She was my mom. And she treated Debbie well, in contrast to the rest of


    the family.


    But James destroyed her. Day by day, he tortured her, mentally and physically. He broke her down bit


    by bit. He even threw mud at her. And this is what’s left.”


    When Carlos didn’t respond, Tabitha stood up and grabbed his hand. She had a hopeful expression on


    her face.


    “Lewis, I made your favorite meal. Let’s go eat.”


    Tristan really felt sorry for Carlos. He was a tough and strong CEO, but when he was around Tabitha,


    he was just a son who wanted to be loved.


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    “Carlos loves Tabitha and sees her as a mother, yet all she cares about is Lewis.


    Before flying to New York, Carlos asked Frankie to contact the best mental hospitals in Alorith. He had


    the assistant exhaustively check out each facility until one met his exacting standards. He wants to take


    her back to the city and even intends to help her get revenge on


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    James, ‘ Tristan thought.


    Tabitha’s reaction chilled his blood. She was really far gone.


    Carlos, however, acted as if he didn’t mind at all. He took her hand gently and said in a soft voice,


    “Mom, what did you cook?”


    Tabitha led Carlos to her ward. The ward was very clean. It smelled of cleaning agent, and the acrid


    smell hit his nostrils. The staff were in there every day, cleaning. At least you couldn’tin the


    ce was dirty.


    When mother and son entered the ward, Tabitha regained her senses. She immediately released him


    and said, “Carlos, you came.”


    Carlos took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped his hand. He didn’t Like other people’s


    germs, and was particrly fastidious.


    “Of course I’m here. I want to take you to Alorith.”


    “Carlos, Lewis came to visit me. His life sucks. Will you please help him out?” Tabitha asked with a


    hopeful expression.


    Carlos simply nodded, a dash of sarcasm shing in his eyes.


    “Thank you, Carlos. I really appreciate that.”


    “You’re too polite.” He then gestured to Tristan, who was standing close by. Tristan immediately opened


    his briefcase and pulled out a stack of papers.


    Carlos grabbed them and passed them to Tabitha without sparing a single nce at them.


    “Divorce papers. Sign them.”


    Tabitha’s face paled and she seemed to lose herposure and focus.


    She became visibly frail. The old woman shook her head violently and murmured, “No, not that. Lewis


    will get hurt.”


    “Lewis again… All she cares about is her own son, ‘ Tristan thought.