CHAPTER SEVEN KEVIN’S POV I remained seated on the ground long after the guests had left. I was at a loss… Warmth flowed through me as I sensed my mother’s hand on my shoulder. I raised my head to meet her kind, concerned eyes. She sat beside me and held my hand, wordlessly comforting me. This gave me time to gather my thoughts. I don’t know how long we sat like that. When I felt like I was ready to talk, I muttered, “What should I do mom? I feel like an utter failure…” She smiled at me and said, “Go and talk to your mate.” “I can’t just go and talk to her after what she said…” Mom let out a long, deep sigh. “Don’t let your ego ruin this relationship before it even begins…” “What ego? I don’t…” I stopped mid-sentence when I realized that probably mom was right. She had wounded my

