He misunderstood you and thought you left him not knowing your parents locked you in your room not letting you see Atticus. 10 years later your parents died. Because of an illness now you’ve to take care of yourself,, you still loved Atticus,, he wanted you back. you loved him, You escaped your parents when you tried to find Atticus you failed Even You both were boys he still loved you,, He became an Criminal Because Of pain.