The Billionaire's Hidden Son

Accepted

The room fell into a heavy silence, permeated by the intensity of the moment. Her eyes were on Stephen as he spoke, his voice filled with vulnerability and longing. His mother, her gaze fixed on him, absorbed his words with a mixture of surprise and concern. She paused, taking a deep breath, attempting to process the weight of his statement.

"I don't have a reason, all I could say is that my happiness lies in her," Stephen calmly replied, addressing his mother directly. The room seemed to hold its breath, tense with the unspoken emotions lingering between them. His unwavering gaze remained fixed on his mother, as if willing her to understand the depth of his feelings.

In the hushed air, his mother finally found her voice, although it trembled slightly. "Nathaniel isn't the right girl for you, which we both know," she stated, her voice heavy with concern. Another deep breath followed, a brief pause to steady herself. Stephen felt a surge of anger building within, his instinct urging hi