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Chapter 28 " Mr. Livingston , would it be alright if I spoke with Mrs. Livingston alone for a moment ? " Roderick nodded . He'd been involved in Kevin's therapy for years and knew much of his son's struggles stemmed from Madeleine's past behavior . With a quiet glance at both women , he headed upstairs . Nanette picked up a colored pencil drawing from the table and handed it to Madeleine . " This is Kevin's latest work . " Madeleine took it , her lips curving into a smile . The drawing was vibrant , with bold lines depicting a family of three holding hands .

She opened her mouth to praise Kevin's talent , but Nanette's voice cut through , hesitant yet pointed . " Mrs. Livingston , Kevin's drawings make it clear he's carrying deep emotional wounds , " she said . " If you can't give him the love he needs , at the very least , please don't hurt him . " Chapter 20 Madeleine's smile froze , her fingers tightening around the paper . " What's wrong with this picture ? It looks so ... happy . " Nanette paused , then let out a soft , almost pitying laugh . " Mrs. Livingston , you don't think that's you in the drawing , do you ?

" She pointed to the gentle figure holding the boy's hand . " That's me . " Madeleine's face paled at her words , her breath catching . The paper crinkled in her grip as Nanette's words sank in . " In Kevin's mind , I'm the one playing the role of his mother , not you ." The air seemed to thicken , pressing against Madeleine's chest . She stared at the blurred outline of the woman in the drawing , her heart thudding painfully , as if struck by an invisible force . Nanette turned to her bag , pulling out another drawing . " I've kept some of Kevin's earlier work .

This one is titled ' My Mommy ." She handed it over , and Madeleine's stomach twisted . Chapter 28 The page was a chaos of dark , jagged lines , dominated by heavy black scribbles . The figure in the center - a woman - was distorted , her face a smear of shadow , radiating anger and menace . " This ... this is me ? " Madeleine's voice trembled , barely audible , as she clutched the paper . " Yes ," Nanette replied , her tone cool and detached . " He drew this five months ago . When I asked him why , he said his mother didn't like him - that your eyes scared him .

" Madeleine's legs felt weak . Seeing her reaction , Nanette gently took the drawing back , her expression unreadable . " Mrs. Livingston , I don't mean to meddle in your family affairs , but Kevin is my patient . I have a responsibility to protect him . " Her gaze locked onto Madeleine's , sharp and unwavering . " He's at a critical point in his therapy . Your presence could make things worse . " She paused , then continued , " If you truly care about him, you might consider ... keeping your distance . " Chapter 28 Madeleine's chest tightened , her breath shallow .

She couldn't understand how she could have rejected her own son . What kind of mother could be so cold to her own flesh and blood ? But as the shock settled , she noticed something in Nanette's eyes . It was a glint of hostility beneath the professional facade . Madeleine's mind sharpened , her voice steadying . " Are you suggesting I divorce my husband , Dr. Clark ? " Nanette flinched , caught off guard by the bluntness . A flicker of panic crossed her face before she masked it with a practiced smile . " You're misunderstanding me , Mrs. Livingston . I'm only discussing Kevin's condition .

For his sake , I recommend you give him some space . " Madeleine felt as if a boulder had settled on her heart . She took a deep breath , her resolve hardening . " Thank you for Chapter 28 the advice , Dr. Clark . It's noted . But let's be clear - this is the last time you'll offer it . " She stepped closer , her eyes blazing with quiet fury . " I'm Kevin's real mother , and you should remember that ." She snatched the drawings from Nanette's hands , her voice steady and fierce . " I'll keep these . They'll remind me of every way I've failed my son - and how I'm going to make it right .

" Nanette's brow furrowed , her composure slipping . Before she could respond , Madeleine pressed on , her voice laced with ice . " And as for your professional advice , Dr. Clark ? " A therapist who tries to drive a wedge between a mother and her child hardly seems qualified to talk about professionalism ." " You ... " Nanette's face flushed with anger , but she caught herself as Roderick's footsteps echoed down the stairs . She pivoted smoothly , her tone softening . " Mrs. Livingston , I know you don't like me , but I'm Kevin's therapist .

You may neglect your son , but you can't stop me from helping him . He's Chapter 28 innocent in all this . " Madeleine's frown deepened . She hadn't tried to stop Kevin's therapy . She opened her mouth to retort , but then she felt Roderick's gaze . It was cold and sharp as a blade . Madeleine's heart sank like a stone in deep water . She'd never seen Roderick like this before . His eyes burned with a dark , unsettling intensity that sent a shiver down her spine .

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