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.”

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

the children out and found his eyes moist for no

anger mysteriously dissipated

for

had hemophobia?”

think?” Jonathan retorted,

felt the pressure of his suppressed emotions

mean? Why did you 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 me? Tell

retort but at the last minute swallowed his pride and bit his tongue, prompted by the strict upbringing he

not me. Because I am never good enough

know that this is my decision and also what I’ve planned for my own future. If you try and stop me, I will just volunteer myself as a civilian instead

final threat, Devin hung

smashed the phone in his

good for

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

I may, I think that you have been a little too harsh on Mr. Devin. If you’ve said what you said to somebody less tolerant, it would have been

see how angry the boy makes me?” Jonathan grumbled, though his

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

pressed on. “Ever since Mr. Sebastian was found, you have been neglecting Mr. Devin. Even in your speech you frequently