The Distortion of motherly love Ch 4

The Distortion of motherly love Ch 4

Mom’s a doctor now. Isn’t that amazing?” 

Taylor whispered, Do you want to see her?” 

I shook my head

No. She can focus on her dream now. I can’t 

get in her way.” 

My mom is going to be the best doctor in 

the world.” 

When Mom had walked down the hallway,

started coughing

I coughed up blood

Everything went black. I collapsed into 

Taylor’s arms

Riley!” 

Don’t do this to me!” 

I wanted to answer, but I couldn’t open my 

eyes

They wheeled me away on a gurney

The camera followed us

We passed Mom in the hallway

As she turned to look, a doctor blocked my 

face

But I heard Mom

What patient is that?” 

That’s a leukemia patient, poor kid. She’s in 

the late stages. There isn’t much hope.” 

Her voice was filled with sympathy

So youngwhat a waste.” 

[Filming Record: February 14th, 2025

Happy Valentine’s Day, Riley!” 

I took the stuffed animal bouquet from Taylor 

and grinned

Thanks, Taylor!” 

Then I stared at my phone, silent

Taylor covered the screen with her hand

Don’t look at that.” 

I shook my head

It’s okay. It doesn’t bother me.” 

The camera zoomed in on the screen. It was 

a photo of Mom and a girl

The caption read

Spending Valentine’s Day with my daughter

Emma.” 

Taylor watched my eyes, trying to see if I was 

lying

I smiled

ᄀ 

I know the girl Mom adopted. She used to be 

in the hospital. An orphan, but people 

donated money so she could be treated and she survived leukemia.” 

I’m happy for her, and I’m happy for Mom. They have each other. They won’t be alone 

anymore.‘ 

Emma is great. She’s smart and fun. I’m glad 

she’s with Mom.” 

Taylor hugged me

It’s okay to cry.” 

After a moment, I burst out with everything

had been trying to hold in

Г 

Taylor, I’m so jealous. Why could she get 

better? Why can she be with Mom? Why can’t 

I?” 

[Filming Record: February 28th, 2025

Taylor, do I look okay?” 

I checked my outfit in the mirror

You look great, Riley. You always look 

great.” 

Taylor put a wig on my head

Let’s go. The car’s waiting.” 

The screen changed to a news conference

I wore a mask, so only my eyes were visible

I was standing in the crowd, trying not to be 

seen

On stage, Mom was talking about her 

research

After answering questions, the emcee asked

Dr. Chen, do you have any other comments?” 

Mom paused. Her voice was cold

Riley, I know you’re watching this.” 

Your dad’s gone. You don’t have to hide 

anymore. No one’s going to force you to do 

anything.” 

Taylor’s hand trembled

She looked at me, worried

Are you okay?” 

My eyes didn’t have the sadness she 

expected

Taylor, did you notice that Mom’s gained 

weight? She doesn’t look as tired as she used 

to.” 

Emma must be taking good care of her.

can stop worrying now.” 

I smiled

Let’s give Mom the flowers and go.” 

I handed the bouquet I had made to Mom’s 

assistant

Please wait, we have a group photo with Dr. 

Chen later.” 

I paused, but I waited for it

I stood at the edge of the group, as far from 

Mom as possible

In the car, I zoomed in on the photo

Looking at Mom, and looking at myself

Riley, your mom blames you for Dad’s death

Aren’t you angry?” 

Taylor stared at me

I touched Mom’s face on the phone and 

shook my head

Mom doesn’t blame me.” 

I closed out of the photo app and showed her 

a bunch of texts

[February 12th: Happy Holidays! I made your favorite egg dumplings. Come home!

[February 18th: It’s getting cold. Take care of 

yourself. Don’t get sick.

[February 25th: I miss you so much. Are you 

doing okay?

Taylor stared

I laughed through my tears

My mom loves me. She’s never blamed me

even though I abandoned Dad.” 

She just wanted to trick me into coming home.” 

But I want Mom to hate me. Then she won’t 

be so sad when I die.” 

The Distortion of motherly love

The Distortion of motherly love

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