My Ex Mr Duke
Don't Force

"Mom,"

Violeta, clad in a wound on Aronz's right foot, immediately twisted her neck. Looking at Alfred who was in the doorway, he felt a chill slowly entering. He knows Alfred doesn't like Aronz.

"So dutiful to you, have Mom bandage your wounds." Aronz scoffed and crossed both his hands on his chest. His body is moving to the right.

"Alfred baby, don't be like that. No good, he's also your brother."

"Brother?" Alfred pulled one corner of his lips, as if the smile was scornful. He never considered having a brother. "Did Mom give birth to him?"

"Alfred's." Violeta stood up, finished bandaging Aronz's legs, then stroked Alfred's head. "Although Aronz was not born from the mother's womb, it still is. Your father's blood is also on Aronz's body."

"When do I accept him as my father? Mom, I came here and stayed here because I wanted to protect Mom, not accept them." Alfred pressed every word he said. His forehead was furrowed, holding back anger. "I can't take it."

"Alfred!" Jerak Duke Arland's. He kept quiet Alfred yelled or scolded, scorned Aronz. He did not choose anyone among his children, but he would be firm, if they could not keep his manners.

Alfred smiled, this is what he was waiting for, the fury of Duke Arland. He wanted to anger her and release her anger. "Did you not accept?"

"So your words Alfred, he's your brother."

"Until any time I won't accept it my brother. Because of him, my life suffered. I still remember, every insult everyone had on me. While she... "Alfred pointed to Aronz. "He's never felt what it was in contempt."

Duke Arland held his breath for a moment. He should not be carried away emotionally when dealing with Alfred. "Son, accept him. Your mother just took it."

"Because Mom has a soft heart and I don't. When everyone says my mom's a cheap woman, can I accept you and your son?" Both of Aronz's eyes glazed over. Every mother is despised, the words of the man are like little needles piercing his heart.

"I won't force you, but respect him. It's not just you that the Duke family wants to cherish" Duke Arland said in a soft voice.

"I don't want to be appreciated, I don't know what it's worth and what it's worth. For me, my mother's life no one ever knew, no one ever understood or respected her." Shouted Aronz.

Violeta held a hot feeling in her chest. "Don't yell or scold him. Because I fought between life and death after giving birth to her. When Alfred was born, I carried him. He's sick, I take care of him until I don't know when to rest and eat. I told you, Alfred needs time. He's the one who's hurt here."

"I've accepted Aronz, no. So don't force Alfred, there will be times when he'll soften."

"Mia!"

"I'm Madam."

"Bring young master Aronz to the other room." His order.

"Mom," Aronz pulled Violeta's dress. She was afraid, Violeta would not take it anymore. It's just him, the only mother he has.

"Dear Aronz, go back to the room. You need to rest so that your wounds heal quickly."

Aronz accepted it with great air, that his mother was angry, upset and disappointed. He prefers to just obey, maybe later he can seduce his mother back.

As if forgetting his purpose, Duke Arland only stared at Aronz at a glance. At first, he wanted to see Aronz who was injured. One of the servants told him, but now, his mind was getting messed up and could not remember his original purpose.