Upon hearing Qin Haotian's words, Lin Suxi felt a jolt in her heart, as if struck by a bolt of lightning. She stood frozen in place, utterly heartbroken. In an instant, everything around her became blurred; only Qin Haotian's cold, indifferent words echoed in her ears.
"Haotian, have you really forsaken your mother, too? Do you hate me that much?" Lin Suxi’s voice trembled; she could not believe that Qin Haotian would say such things. She stared blankly into his eyes, slightly dazed, as memories of the past flooded back like a tide. Remembering how she had failed to look after him, leading to the coldness he now showed her, she felt as if countless sharp blades were carving into her heart. The pain went marrow-deep, leaving her struggling to breathe. What mother would ever wish to be hated by her own son?
"Lin Suxi, I find it necessary to remind you: I severed all blood ties with you long ago. Where does this talk of a 'mother' come from?" Qin Haotian sneered, his eyes devoid of warmth, filled only with profound indifference. "As for hatred? Heh, is there anything worth hating?"
Chapter 31