Hearing those words, Julian Blackwood’s small body trembled.
He looked so unsteady that a single gust of wind might knock him over.
“I know… Mom said my apology came too late, but I…”
Julian clenched his teeth hard, fighting the tears that threatened to spill.
Lily Blackwood stared at her little brother’s pitiful face and felt her resolve c***k.
No matter how cruel he had been before, they shared the same blood. That truth refused to disappear.
She sighed and reached out, ruffling his messy hair. “I can’t take you to see Mom right now. But… there’s a parent-child sports day at school in a few days. I’ll try to persuade her to come.”
“Whether you get to see her then depends entirely on you.”
Julian’s eyes lit up instantly.
“Lily… thank you.”
He pushed the bag of snacks back into
