My heart felt heavy hearing Esme say those words. I could only imagine what that must have been for her. Being at the center of gossip and confusion.
Esme didn't show any distress either... just silence. From henceforth, I was gonna pay more attention to her silence before anything else. She had the habit of shutting out, and when she does, it's hard to tell what's wrong.
I was glad she was talking with me right now. I just hope she opened up more.
"Why didn't you tell me about these rumors? Or about Adrian?" I asked softly.
"..."
Oh, Esme.
I brought her close, stroking her arms and waiting patiently for her to say something. I don't care if I have to sit here in long silence.
"I'm sorry, Mommy."
"It's okay…"
God, Agatha must be so twisted to have her son speak such a thing. How many lies has she been filling his head with all these years? To make him spread such vile rumors?
