Chapter 9Milo watched his mother leave with Leon and House closed the door after them. Then he looked at his father. When did he start looking so tired. How didn’t I see?
“Sorry, Dad.”
“We both know she never liked my father.” Charles shrugged. “Doesn’t like anyone who has any kind of magical ability. A magicphobe, in fact. But I had my career, and as you well know, unlike Dad, I have no magical gifts. When you came along, she really didn’t want Dad to care for you, but I insisted. You had no magic either. Although it’s unusual that the gift skips two generations, but I thought it was probably for the best. I know our relationship has been strained because of your mother’s attitude. But I always had your best interests at heart. I’ll admit, I was and always have been a socialite and a so
