I couldn’t stand the thought of my mother blaming herself, regardless of the circumstances, which is why I didn’t waste time consoling her.
After searching the mansion, I eventually found her strolling through the north gardens. It’s something she always used to do when life got too much, because she said it helped to clear her mind.
“I know why you’re here, Ben.” She said as I caught up to her.
“You do?” I ask somewhat surprised.
Honestly, I didn’t have a clue about what to say once I reached her.
“You came to tell me you don’t want lessons anymore. And that you probably hate me right now, which I totally understand.”
“Mom, that’s not it. That’s not it at all.”
A shimmer of light sparked in her eyes again when I gave her hope for retribution.
“Honey, do you realize what I did to you in there? Do you even know what actually happened?”
“Not really, but it doesn’t make me hate you. I’m sure about that.”
“Well, it should. Because I don’t know what came over me.” She insisted I hold her responsible.