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.”

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

out and found his

anger mysteriously dissipated

for the

hour, Devin called. “Did you tell them that I had hemophobia?” he demanded over the phone instead of coming

you think?” Jonathan retorted, neither confirming nor denying

Devin felt the pressure of

What exactly do you mean? Why did you prevent me from joining the

thing?” Jonathan repeated. The rage he had suppressed mere moments before reared its

about to retort but at the last minute swallowed his

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

also what I’ve planned for my own future.

that final threat,

almost smashed the phone in

for

a

harsh on Mr. Devin. If you’ve said what you said to somebody less

grumbled, though his scowl diminished while his rage

no idea how hurtful your words are to so many people. Though Ms. Jasmine had done wrong,

unable

was found, you have been neglecting Mr. Devin. Even in your speech you frequently express your displeasure