Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1735

Miles said, "But I know there must be a reason why you favor Andrew so much. Perhaps it has something to do with that person you've never been able to forget from years ago. Am I right?"

Victoria replied coldly, "What are you trying to say?"

Miles sighed deeply. "I'm not trying to say anything. I just think you've lived your whole life being too strong-willed and exhausted! In the Peck family, you don't respect anyone, and in Blumedale, you don't even give Governor McCormick or the Three Titans any time of the day.

"In Gabo Creek province's martial arts world, you're notorious for being ruthless and feared by everyone! Yet, you think about that one person day and night, your heart and soul consumed by him.

"As your son, I just want to ask if he was really that extraordinary? Is he really worth all that longing?"

By the time he finished, Miles' voice was filled with resentment. He was clearly angry.

Victoria was silent for a moment before letting out a sharp, bitter laugh. "Miles, it sounds like you've got a lot of resentment toward your own mother. Fine. Since we're being honest today, I'll just lay it all out and spare you any more false hope."

She explained, "Andrew… is the son of that man I've never stopped thinking about. That's exactly why I treated him the way I did today. You asked how special that man was… Well, just look at Andrew now. Everything he is today is a reflection of who his father once was. Does that answer satisfy you?"

Miles stood there, stunned for a long while before he let out a bitter laugh. "Oh, I'm satisfied—more than satisfied. Liliana and I don't measure up to Andrew, and Dad? He sure as hell doesn't measure up to his dad. Funny how fate works, isn't it?"

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