By the time Raeleigh woke up again and went downstairs, Belle was done making breakfast. When she saw Raeleigh, she immediately invited Raeleigh over to have breakfast. Shaney and Francisen looked at each other before looking at Santiago who was already making his way downstairs. He then asked, "Didn't you hear? Grandma is asking you two to go downstairs for breakfast."
"Thank you, grandma."
Francisen hurried downstairs. He was starving.
Shaney also went downstairs and thanked Belle. Belle was so excited and showed her grandkids what she had prepared.
"I wasn't sure what you two liked to eat. So, I made a little of everything."
Calvin felt as if someone was tugging his heartstrings when he saw Belle and the grandkids. In this situation, he could say nothing but just watch the interaction of the two children.
Francisen looked exactly the same as Santiago when he was younger. Calvin stared fixedly at him.
Shaney, on the other hand, looked exactly like her mother.
Raeleigh and Santiago sat one side. Raeleigh immediately started eating as soon as she sat down. Then, she brought a bowl of porridge and an egg to Jepherson.
Calvin watched Raeleigh as she made her way upstairs. He had no idea what was going on.
After Raeleigh left, Calvin asked Santiago, "Why don't you tell me what exactly is going on?"
Santiago took a bite and looked at the two children. "Shaney is Jepherson's and Francisen's mine. Raeleigh is their mother. It's as simple as that."
Calvin alternated between fear and anger. Santiago peeled an egg and placed it on Shaney's plate. Then, he peeled another one for Francisen. After that, he lowered his head and began digging into his breakfast. Belle did not know what was going on. Her heart could not help but ache when she saw Santiago's expression.
All these years, the family had neglected Santiago as the family had always prioritised Jepherson's wellbeing before Santiago's. In Belle's opinion, Santiago was relatively smart and obedient. Belle could not understand why Calvin had to treat Santiago so harshly?
How could a person not make mistakes in his life? Since the child was brought to the world, then was it relevant to ask these questions now?
Belle placed some food on Santiago's plate and Santiago returned the favour.
Belle suddenly lost her appetite, so she said, "Santiago, let the past be the past. Listen to me. Come home. The house is really empty now. I miss you every day since you left."
Santiago glanced at the two children. "I still want to travel around with Shaney and Francisen. I'll come home when I'm ready. Shaney said that she wants to go to Cape Haijiao, while Francisen wants to go to the Sahara Desert."
"That's very far." Belle was worried that Santiago would not come back. She pursed her lips, not knowing what to say and tightened her grip on her fork. Santiago stood up and said, "Mom, I'm a grown man now. I'm no longer a child. I just want to be unrestrained once more before I turn 30."
Belle nodded. "Okay, fine."
"I still..."
"Shut up." Belle said angrily. She glared viciously at Calvin. He felt extremely wronged. He immediately closed his mouth and stared coldly at the rest of the people at the table. Belle said, "In the future, do whatever you want to do. Don't be afraid. Don't worry. As long as I am still alive, no one will dare to control you."
Francisen raised his eyebrows and glanced at Calvin, whose face darkened.
Santiago smiled and said, "No one has ever been able to control me. Mom, I'm full. Excuse me while I head out for a walk."
In fact, Santiago did not eat much. He just had an egg and a bowl of porridge. Belle wanted to tell him to eat more, but she did not dare to say it.
Santiago put on his jacket and walked towards the door. He walked out the door and stood outside for a while. Belle did not dare to go out. She stood at the door with tears streaming down her face as she watched Santiago walk under the fallen leaves. She could not help but keep wiping her tears away.
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