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.”

over at their respective places, but it went without saying

they were adorable. There was not a single person who would say no to the children, but

not get out of the situation, Matteo decided

about y’all

nodded in

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

other choice but

the adults

was a member of the Hayes family. After Frederick’s father built the family business and had three sons of his own, he asked all of them to come over and stay together to make sure the family never grew

courtyards and the 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

the Hayes did not break away from

out that everyone was eager to invite his

your place, Roderick.” Frederick spelled the verdict after some

“Alrighty!”

were going home with him, he leaped like a

his head high in pride and marched out of the door under everyone’s jealous

Your grandpa has given y’all the green light to come to

to grand-uncle’s

one who gave me the gold pendant

Ian nodded briefly.

was a hint of

reluctance elicited a frown on Matteo’s

was disgruntled when they found out the children