Revenged Love: Few questions for those who have read the novel

Hi,

I'm watching revenged love and just finished watching ep. 20. I wanted to understand a couple of things:

1. How much time does WSW get with his mom after he finds out about her illness? I felt really bad that it was kept from him and wished he got to spend enough time with her in her last days

2. When WSW's mom dies and CC comes to visit him. Why is he so mean? I felt really bad but I guess the novel must be explaining what's going on in his mind?