Lauren didn't hear her son's denial and said softly, "Sweetheart, if you ever dare to cheat on your partner, then I won't have a son anymore. Only a daughter-in-law!"
Osvaldo responded with a headache as he rubbed his forehead. "It's not what you think. I just have some questions."
Although Lauren knew that her son would never cheat on anyone, she couldn't help but remember the incident when Osvaldo was twelve years old and met that child. Even though Osvaldo never mentioned it, as a mother, Lauren couldn't ignore the fact that something fishy had happened back then.
After being rescued from danger, Osvaldo refused to go home immediately and left with nothing but flowers in his hands every morning until he returned late at night for two weeks straight.
When asked about it later by Lauren, the twelve-year-old boy only said that he promised someone something and went to confess his love. Although he never got to meet the person who wanted him to confess his feelings in the end.
Since then, Lauren knew that her son must have met someone while working as a mercenary who changed his life forever. Perhaps even Osvaldo himself hadn't realized it yet; however, Lauren knew deep down inside that this person was responsible for shaping her son's future.
If it wasn't for meeting someone whom he cared about deeply enough to protect them with all of his might - Osvaldo wouldn't have picked up a knife or walked down such an uncertain path in life.
Because of this realization - Lauren felt worried about her son's future prospects.
She knew all these years had passed since then; however - she also understood how much impact one person could make on another's life.
This is why she noticed how over time; Osvaldo bought so many houses worldwide without realizing they were decorated similarly according to one particular style – which belonged solely to this special individual whom he had once loved so dearly...
After Selena came into his life, Lauren thought that Osvaldo had finally let go of his past. But she never expected that the person from that past would suddenly reappear at this time. If it was anyone else, Lauren wouldn't be worried at all. But for Osvaldo, the child from back then was different.
Although she knew that his son could never do anything to hurt Selena, what if Selena found out about the memories he still held onto about another person? What if she found out he had been keeping them hidden for so many years?
Knowing how vengeful and unforgiving Selena could be, would her son really not get dumped for "cheating"?
Lauren sighed. "Baby, are you really not considering being honest with Selena? Otherwise Mom is afraid you'll get kicked out..."
Osvaldo remained silent.
If it were someone else in Aarav's place, Osvaldo might consider telling Selena the truth. But Aarav was different - he was someone who had a close relationship with Selena and who she cared deeply about.
His very existence could even hurt her.
In an instant, Osvaldo's eyes darkened and his tone turned cold as he said: "I know what I'm doing. You don't have to worry."
Selena's care and concern for Aarav did not escape Osvaldo's notice, even though he knew they might be related by blood. In such a situation, he would never mention anything about Aarav in front of Selena.
Lauren could tell from her son's tone that there was no turning back on this matter. Osvaldo had made up his mind to go see his "first love" from years ago!
Lauren felt both worried and sympathetic towards Selena. "Remember," she said to Osvaldo, "you have to handle this carefully. If you hurt my daughter-in-law because of your so-called 'first love,' I won't forgive you."
"Before you go see your first love," Lauren continued, "you need to make it up to Selena and treat her well."
Osvaldo agreed with Lauren before hanging up the phone and returning quietly to his bedroom.
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