"Is it because you don't want me?" He asked so softly I almost missed it. And f***k, it broke my heart. I've already told Waylen several times that none of this has anything to do with him. That Deidra loves him more than anything. Glory really did a number on our kid. I hate myself for not seeing it sooner. She convinced him that there was something wrong with him and that I wouldn't believe him if he ever told me. I failed my son in the worst way. Nothing I do will make up for what Glory's already done. All I can do is try harder for the rest of his life, but the scars will still be there. The damage will still haunt him. Just like now. "Waylen," Deidra said, reaching out to put her hand on his. "Of course, I want you. I would love to be your mom. You have no idea how honored it makes

