When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“No! I’m not done with them…” Audrey raised her spoon defiantly at John’s impudent grin before realizing that he was teasing her. She pouted. “Bad Uncle John! Leave me alone!”

John made a slight grimace and pretended to dab his tears with a napkin. “Goodness, she’s going to grow up to be a heartbreaker and snub me, her dear uncle. I’m so sad. I don’t want to be here anymore. I’ll move away tomorrow.”

The kids stared at him in horror, sharing the same sentiment that breakfast had taken an abrupt detour, while the adults watched as John put on an engaging performance.

When Audrey seemed unimpressed, he pumped out more tears and sniffled noisily, almost sobbing at that point.

Only then did Audrey soften a little. A moment later, she hesitated for a while before taking her candy-shaped Lego and offering it to him. “I’m sorry, Uncle John. Please don’t cry. I still love you the most. Good kids are brave and shouldn’t cry.”

Her little hand reached out to pat his head, just like how we would comfort a crying child.

John lowered his head a little to accommodate her, and Audrey cradled his head with both hands, kneading his ears. “Okay, I’ll give you a hug. Stop crying.”

Her expression was solemn, unaware that John had flashed a cheeky smile at us.

had remained silent the entire time, couldn’t watch it anymore and cleared his throat, hinting that

because his daughter had never coaxed him this way

continued,

Who are you putting a show for? I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I’m not

in his chair,

stood beside the handrail with a glare and stomped up the stairs,

a bad mood nowadays?”

It’s nothing. Back to our meal. She will settle down after a while.” John brushed

seen Emma lose her temper and didn’t realize that she had

started fidgeting after Emma left. He wiped his hands with a napkin, then his mouth before finally taking his leave from the dining table. “I’m full. Please enjoy the rest of

footsteps betrayed his worry

married to the right person. After all, tolerance and love

hospital, the doctor was doing a consultation for Marcus. Ashton sat with me as

Marcus, but only the