The reason Marilyn changed the subject was simple: what Billy had said was true. Without the burden of Billy, Marilyn's life was under less pressure, her chances of starting a new family were better, and now she had successfully remarried.
It could be said that after abandoning Billy, that burden, Marilyn's life had improved greatly. Not only could she focus all her energy on herself, she had also begun a brand-new life.
But Marilyn did not know that the compass she had changed the subject to was something Billy had always treasured in his heart—the only gift she had ever given him—because Marilyn had long since forgotten that detail.
The reason Marilyn could remember seeing the police take care of Billy back then was because of the tiny bit of maternal love and guilt left in her heart. As for the more specific memory of playing the balloon-dart game to help Billy win the compass, Marilyn had no impression of it at all.
"So I really did pretty up the motherly love in my memories. So you really don't remember anything. So you abandoned me on purpose, just like Dad..." Hearing Marilyn's words, Billy revealed an ugly smile, but his hand still clutched the compass tightly.
Even though he now knew he could not have a wonderful family, even though Marilyn no longer remembered helping him win the compass, to Billy, this compass was still the only warmth of family affection he had felt in all these years of his life.
"I..." Marilyn opened her mouth when she heard Billy's words, wanting to say something, yet not knowing what she should say.
Because Marilyn also knew that for her and Billy right now, it was better not to say too many warm, sentimental words. That way, it would not affect