#as a kid you're like “wow I'm mum's best friend! I'm so mature”

[adaines-furious-feast]

I do think Hallariel loves and adores Fabian. But not as a son.

He became her best friend and confidant. I don't think she could rely on Bill for that kind of companionship and that got placed on Fabian.

Now she has Gilear, who she can have a much more healthy relationship with than she did with Bill, so Fabian kind of isn't needed anymore.