Luke raised his head and glanced at everyone. He had heard Paul shouting and swearing loudly, which sounded even more shrill in the late night silence of the outer suburbs.
Luke checked his watch. He frowned frigidly and drove away without any hesitation. He didn't care how long and how loudly Paul would continue screaming. No one would hear him in such a remote and private place, anyway.
Soon, the car disappeared in the night. But things didn't get any quieter. In spite of his leaving, the place was continuously filled with screaming and crying. No matter what Paul did, Luke didn't care at all, because he knew that the coward would pass out soon. Then everything would be quiet again.
After the long night, the warm sunshine in the morning inspired everyone. Justin had never been as happy as he was today, it was because both of his parents were accompanying him to the school for the first time today. His parents had never done that together before, that's why he was thrilled.
"Mom, Dad. I finally feel like the other kids." Justin leaned against the back of the front seat, and looked at his parents happily.
"Oh! Son, why do you say that?" Justin's remark amused Edward, so he turned to Justin facetiously, and then continued to watch the road ahead.
"I used to see other kids at school with both their parents, but I only had my mom with me. Today, you both come to drop me off, so I finally feel as happy and normal as the other kids."
Justin suddenly felt a little sad when he said this. He didn't want to hurt his mother, so no matter how much he envied other children; he never said these things to her. He knew his mother was more upset than he was, so he didn't want to hurt her more.
"I am sorry. It's my fault." Edward said regretfully. His eyes dimmed, and his smile disappeared. He knew that he had missed Justin's childhood and had failed to take on the responsibilities of a father.
"Dad, I am fine. It was just a fleeting thought. As long as you and mom stay with me, I would be the happiest kid in the world. The grievances of the past are just a preparation for today's happiness. I will cherish every moment with you and mom, "
Said Justin, with his hand on Edward's shoulder. He knew that Edward didn't live with them because he didn't know of Justin's existence, it wasn't because Edward didn't love him. For the past few months, Edward had showered immense love on Justin. No matter how upset Justin had been with Edward in the past, now he didn't resent Edward at all.
"Yes. I also cherish every moment with you. You and your mom are priceless treasures for me," Edward said while holding Justin's chubby little hand. He was glad he had such a sensible son. He knew only a good mother could raise such a kind and sensitive child, so he thanked Daisy for what she had done.
While Edward and Justin were talking, Daisy looked at them with a smile on her face. Her sweet smile only appeared for her beloved son and husband.
Edward's limousine drew everyone's attention as soon as it stopped at the school's gate. It was an elite school with everyone arriving in fancy cars, but a car like Edward's was rare. When the door opened, a handsome and cute little boy stepped out of the car, which caught everyone's attention. People started to wonder who were the parents of such a good-looking boy.
Edward shook his head when he saw Justin get out of the car. He knew that this little guy wanted people to know he had a dad, that he wasn't a bastard. That was what Justin cared about most.
Suddenly he was reminded of the woman he saw on the first day when he sent Justin to kindergarten. That tacky woman must have been frightened by him. Because when Edward went to pick Justin up that afternoon, she stayed away from them. He didn't want to see that tacky woman again, so he changed Justin's school the very next day.
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