Chapter 681

Cynthia was his mother.

How could she possibly bear to watch Gideon struggle like this?

"Mom..."

Gideon forced the words out with difficulty.

"Answer me."

Even that short sentence seemed to drain him.

His breathing was uneven, and every breath sounded fragile, as if his body might give out at any moment.

"Son, I..."

Cynthia's heart twisted painfully.

She wanted to tell him everything, but Emmett h