Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates novel Chapter 138

Chapter 138: 138-Ending The Affair

Norman:

The sight had left me deeply unsettled. I didn’t even know how to process it. All this time, I had been worried about the wrong brothers. Kaye was always the quiet one. He never shared his concerns or secrets with anyone except Maximus.

So, I wondered why he hadn’t discussed anything with Maximus. If he had, Maximus would have at least told me.

"Norman, my son!" The moment I stepped into the open door of my mother’s office, I was greeted by a distressed mother.

A few hours ago, I had come here intending to argue with her. But now, my focus had shifted to Helanie and Kaye.

"Come, have a drink with me," my mother gestured. Mr. Larry quickly filled my glass to the brim.

He handed it to me, and I sat across the table, staring at my mother and then at the glass in my hand.

"Do you have any idea what you’ve done today?" I began, taking a small sip as the alcohol burned my throat.

"I understand you’re upset, but I’ve always tried to motivate my children. That girl highlighted it in a negative light and made a whole scene about it," she said, waving her hand as she swirled the wine in her glass before taking another large sip.

I could tell she had been drinking even before I arrived.

"It was a big deal for Kaye. And Helanie stepping up to defend him has made him softer toward her," I explained, watching her frown. Before she could ask any further questions, I added, "She’s clearly hitting on Kaye, and your son, who has always craved acknowledgment for his hard work, has surrendered to her beauty and antics."

I watched as she straightened her back and set her glass down.

"So, congratulations. Your resentment toward your son over the years, blaming him for your failed marriage, has finally pushed him to find someone he sees as a better mother," I muttered, recalling the kiss I had witnessed. He wasn’t looking for romance; he was looking for a mother figure—someone who would take care of him.

And he had found one.

I’m sure Helanie had been showing him care and concern.

"That can’t be. She’s his stepsister," my mother almost hissed, biting her tongue angrily.

"But she’s not. I saw them kiss tonight. And I’m certain it stemmed from the fact that she values him and his hard work, unlike you. So, congratulations again—you’ve successfully pushed him away. He’s no longer your problem," I said, setting my glass down and clenching my jaw with every word.