Chapter 76
“A wound that big has to hunt,” Jeremiah scolded Victoria lighthe. “I still remember you used to cry over every little scrape”
Victoria was speechless.
Watching home naturally close the two of them were, Leon’s gaze darkened under the night sky. The chill surrounding him deepened, lowering the temperature in the air by several degrees
Edwin sensed it immediately. He turned his small body toward Leon.
“Daddy, aren’t you going to blow on Mommy’s hand to make it better?
“You blowing on it is enough,” Leon said, his deep eyes lingering on Victoria for a moment before turning to Echwin. “Come here. I need to talk to you.”
Although a little confused, Edwin still walked over toward him. They stopped a short distance away. Edwin looked up at him with wide eyes. “What is it, Daddy?”
“Why did you call Jeremih over? Leon crouched down, his large, warm hand restingen Edwin’s shoulder. He softened his tone as much as he could
Edwin feigned confusion. “Huh?”
“Drop the act just answer me.” Leon said, seeing through him instantly.
“If you can’t protect Mommy, I’ll just find a new dad to do it,” Edwin said with all the seriousness a child could muster, his voice sweet and innocent. “Jeremiah’s nice, I wouldn’t mind him being my stepdad”
Leon was caught off guard by his answer.
Although he knew Edwin was saying this just to get under his skin, it still stung
“I won’t interfere with you ghing up on Mommy and finding someone else,” Edwin continued. “So don’t interfere when I find a new daddy.”
“Do you have to piss me off to be happy?” Lean pinched his chubby little cheek.
Despite being young, Edwin had a perfectly logical mind. “You’re the one who made Mommy upset first”
Leon tried reasoning with him. “When did I do that?”
“Just now.” Edwin sand matter–of–factly, his young vice clear and bright.
“Before she saw you, she was still smiling. But after talking to you, her eyes lost their sparkle.”
Leon hadn’t expected him to be so observant. “Her eyes losing their sparkle is my fault too?
Edwin nodded. “Yes.”
“That doesn’t even make sense.” Leon flicked his forehead, although the affection in his heart remained unchanged. Edwin’s answer was firm “Mommy is the only reason that mutters.”
Leon raised abrow “You’re that bised
Edwin didn’t answer immediately. He blinked his round eyes and glanced at Victoria, his gaze meeting her concerned look. “It’s not blas,” Edwin said seriously. “It’s love.”
Ackerconfesion passed through Leon’s eye
“If you can’t give Mommy the unwavering love she deserves, then I will,” Edwin declared, his soft, adorable face! always be my one and only exception. She’s the person I love and care about most in the world.”
That one simple sentence lett Leon momentarily stunned. He tried to respond but found he couldn’t refuse it. “Daddy,” Edwin called out
Leon was still lost in thought “Yeah?”
showing a level of seriousness he’d never had before. “She’ll
“I’m going home with Mommy now” Edwin leaned forward and hugged him briefly, his small body radiating warmth. “You should rest early.”
Leon reached out to hug him back, but Edwin had already pulled away and was running back to Victoria on his short little legs. He grabbed her uninjured hand and said cheertuly, “Mommy, In’s gol
“Alright,” Victoria said, suppressing the emotions in her heart and holding his hand as they walked away.
twin stretched out his other hand toward Jeremiah “Jeremiah, hold my hand.”
Jeremih obliged “Sure thing
With Victoria on one side and jeremiah on the other, Edwin chatted happily as they walked away. Their figures looked so harmonious and warm, he a picture–perfect and they
w smaller and smaller, gradually fading from Leon’s view
