The Love that Never Really Dies

Ian was still lost for words, but the Transformers figurine in his hand was clutched more firmly as he listened to his brother’s analysis.

No, they can’t do this to Mommy. It’s our mommy, and no one can hurt her!

For the first time, the boys balled up their fists together, their eyes staring out with unswerving determination.

…

Sasha was awakened by the kids.

“Mommy, wake up. We need to get Vivian. It’s almost 4 o’clock.”

“What?” Sasha sat up straight from the futon, well alert in an instant. “It’s almost 4 o’clock? Alright, let’s go get your sister now,” she said while hurriedly getting ready to leave.

Matteo quickly brought over Sasha’s scarf and handbag as she was putting on her shoes.

When Sasha was all set, Matteo naturally slid his little hand into his mother’s palm.

Enveloping her son’s hand in her own, Sasha’s eyes searched one round for Ian but to no avail. “Where’s Ian?”

“Ian is staying here. Daddy will come to fetch him tonight,” Matteo explained delightfully.

Is that so…

separately since their births; one with

the guest room when they bumped into Frederick, who was

heading back now. There’s

and Matteo stopped in their tracks

to her, Sasha still felt grateful toward Frederick, especially for helping her today. He had chosen to protect her

should’ve just gotten one of the

you to have this,” the old man said while handing her

at the booklet and was startled when she saw the words “household register” on the cover. “Frederick,

someone important showed up, and Sebastian had to meet with them. As such, I’ve decided to give you this. Once your identity is restored, you can apply for a divorce

still in

right? is he seriously

her gaping mouth,

stuffed the booklet into Matteo’s hand while reminding him, “Keep this for your mommy. This is very

happily. He then carefully slid it into

Mommy and Daddy are getting a divorce!

thought, Matteo left happily

giving Vivian a bath, Matteo called Ian, who