Severed Ties

Calvin pouted, not saying a word. But inside, he felt indifferent.

He was an adopted son, so he definitely had to curry some favor.

If he had to choose between relying on his adoptive father or adoptive mother for support, he'd definitely side with the one offering greater backing.

"If you want to sever the mother-son relationship, fine—but don't drag Chloe into this. She was so obedient, and now