The Love that Never Really Dies

“What a dumbass.”

Sebastian turned toward her, fixing his gaze on the woman who was slipping into slumber.

“Is it painful?” he asked.

“No…”

Sasha was drifting into sleep when she heard him speaking vaguely.

For the past five years, she had constantly kept her suffering to herself and told her children she was fine despite how much pain she felt.

Her brows stitched tightly because of the pain and she flipped on her side to cuddle in his arms. His warm embrace made her pain much more bearable.

“You’ll be fine.” His voice echoed softly in her ears as he patted her to sleep.

Over at the Hayes Residence, the somber house instantly became vivacious with the arrival of the three children.

Everyone—except for Frederick—was electrified when they knew they were coming.

“Matteo, do you want to go to my house? I happen to have a lot of delicious food at home,” one of the relatives offered.

“Matt, you and Ian should come to my house instead. I have a huge playground at my place. You guys will love it!”

“Cut it out. I asked them first.”

having the children over at their respective places, but it went without saying that they

There was not a single person who would say no to the

not get out of the situation, Matteo decided to just flash the trump

about y’all

quickly nodded

herself occupied with the little yam plant in the garden, trying to dig it out of the soil. She had heard that Frederick was the one who

had no other choice but to let Frederick make the decision for

old man was pleased when all the adults came to ask

Hayes family. After Frederick’s father built the family business and had three sons of his own, he asked all of them to come

whole area was able to house everyone. One would easily get lost wandering around the compound unguided. It would take more than a day to finish

this reason that the Hayes did not break away from the family residence and

out that everyone was eager

can go to your place, Roderick.” Frederick spelled the

“Alrighty!”

found out the children were going home with him, he leaped like a

in pride and marched

given y’all

going to grand-uncle’s

a curious gaze. “He’s the one who gave me the

Ian nodded briefly.

precise, there was a hint of despise on his face when he

a frown on Matteo’s

found out the children