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…

all, the boys had been living separately since

the guest room when they bumped into

There’s

tracks as the old man

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

You should’ve just gotten one of the housemaids to pass on your message to

them to handle. Here, I want you to have this,” the old man said while handing

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

afternoon. I’ve checked with the office. Apparently, 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 with this,” Frederick said apologetically while still holding out the

was still

is he seriously giving me their household

gaping mouth, Sasha was still

him, “Keep this for your mommy. This is very

took over the booklet happily. He then carefully slid it

a divorce! Oh, just as

Matteo left happily with

Vivian a bath, Matteo called Ian, who was now back at