The Love that Never Really Dies

Though he began to display a fatherly presence again by showing concern for them and having them well taken care of, it was still rare for him to spend time with them like he did at the moment.

“No, you can’t undo the move you’ve made. Basic chess rules.”

Though Sebastian spoke mildly, his stance did not waver in the face of the children’s pleas.

Matteo and Vivian were rendered speechless as they were unaccustomed to their father’s firmness. Only Ian frowned thoughtfully for a moment before reaching out tentatively and moving one of his black pieces.

The next instant, Sebastian’s white piece dashed across the board to seal the fate of black’s defeat.

The triplets sighed, crushed by the merciless blow.

What are we supposed to do? Daddy isn’t the same as how he was before. He is not going to let us win.

To the children’s surprise, Sebastian scooped Vivian up who was closest to him as he stood up.

“All right, let’s get out for some fresh air. Would you like to fly a kite today, children?”

“Yes please, Daddy! I would love to!”

“Yes!”

“I want to blow bubbles, Uncle Sebastian. I want to blow big ones.”

span of several seconds, the trauma of defeat was washed off their

children out and found his eyes moist for no apparent

fact, his anger

for

I had hemophobia?” he demanded over the

you think?” Jonathan retorted, neither confirming nor denying

felt the pressure of his suppressed emotions

prevent me from joining the International Anti-Terrorist Group? Isn’t my absence a

The rage he had suppressed mere moments before reared its head again. “Why would you think that it’s a good thing for

to retort but at the last minute swallowed his pride and bit his tongue, prompted by the

you have in mind for the Jadesons is not me. Because I am never good enough for you and

also what I’ve planned for my own future. If you

threat,

the phone in

for nothing

moment, Tony the butler appeared with a cup of tea and sighed at his

a little too harsh on Mr. Devin. If

grumbled, though

a right to be,” Tony continued patiently. “But you have no idea how hurtful your words are to so many people. Though Ms. Jasmine had done wrong, she is still Mr. Devin’s

unable to

found, you have been neglecting Mr. Devin. Even in your speech