He Never Loved Me Until the Day I Finally Left Him novel Chapter 831

Sebastian didn't answer right away.

Instead, he looked at Kyle with utmost seriousness. "Kyle, would you care if your mom didn't treat you well?"

Kyle was a bit taken aback by the question.

But given the context, he answered honestly. "Yeah, I would. It makes me feel like an abandoned kid. If she doesn't like me, why did she even have me?"

Those words plunged Sebastian into a heavy silence.

In the end, the boy still cared.

If Kyle ever learned the real truth, how devastating would it be?

Finally, Sebastian let the matter drop. "Go to sleep."

"Okay," Kyle nodded, then looked at his father with a hint of hesitation. "Dad, will you stay with me for a bit?"

"Sure," Sebastian agreed.

He stayed by Kyle's side, dimming the main lights until only a soft nightlight remained.

Comforted by his father's presence, Kyle drifted off quickly.

Sebastian waited until he was deeply asleep before quietly slipping out of the room.

But he didn't sleep a wink that night.

...

The next morning.

Helena was woken by the sound of the doorbell.

Skye was already up. She practically flew to the door, climbing onto a stool to peek through the peephole.

Spotting Sebastian, she broke into a wide smile and swung the door open.

"Hey Sebastian, you're here!" Skye greeted him cheerfully.

Kyle peeked out from behind his father's legs. "Hi—"

Skye stepped aside to let them in. "Come in, come in."

Then she curiously added, "Did you bring anything yummy, Sebastian?"

"I brought ingredients for Sliced Fish Congee, Dumpling Soup, and noodles," Sebastian admitted openly.

Those dishes always tasted best when prepared fresh.

"Oh, cool. You go make it then. Helena should be up soon," Skye said with a bright grin.

Sebastian ruffled her soft hair but didn't say a word.

Skye quickly dragged Kyle into the living room to finish the puzzle they had started yesterday.

Sebastian didn't push the issue either.

Soon enough, breakfast was laid out on the table.

Skye and Kyle wandered over.

The piping hot congee from earlier had cooled to the perfect temperature.

The two kids ate in quiet, practiced harmony.

Sebastian placed a bowl of noodles in front of Helena.

Helena glanced down. She could instantly tell the beef was freshly prepared, and the broth was exactly her favorite style.

Even the Spicy Chili Oil drizzled on top was homemade, not store-bought.

He had clearly gone out of his way for this.

Despite that, Helena spoke bluntly. "I don't like eating greasy food this early in the morning."

Sebastian looked at her quietly.

Even Skye couldn't help but look up at her.

This was famously Helena's favorite morning meal.

Right across the street from the apartment was The Beef Noodle Shop, serving authentic Yunnan-Guizhou Cuisine, far removed from Coralia's milder flavors.