C30 CHAPTER THIRTY

Katrina looked into her son's eyes, her expression serious yet gentle. "Just tell me the truth," she said, her voice calm but insistent.

"Okay, Mom, promise you will not tell anyone," Richmond pleaded with a hint of urgency in his voice.

His mother nodded solemnly. "Yes, my son, it's between me and you."

Richmond took a deep breath, gathering his courage. "Yes, Mom, I love Aurora so much