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 faces at

watched Sebastian leading the children out and found his

anger mysteriously

headed for

them that I had hemophobia?” he demanded

think?” Jonathan retorted, neither confirming nor denying

provocative answer, Devin felt the pressure of his suppressed emotions throughout the entire

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

he had suppressed mere moments before reared its head again. “Why would you think that

minute swallowed his pride and bit his tongue, prompted by the strict upbringing

successor you have in mind for the Jadesons is not me. Because I

my decision and also what I’ve planned for my own future. If you try and stop me, I will just

final threat, Devin

the phone in his

for

that moment, Tony the butler appeared with a cup

his throat. “If I may, I think that you have been a little too harsh on Mr. Devin.

makes me?” Jonathan grumbled, though his scowl diminished

idea how hurtful your words are to so many people. Though Ms.

unable to

you have been neglecting Mr. Devin. Even in your