North finally released his emotions and replied pridefully, “You’re telling me.” He knew it, but it still hurt. Eugene’s grasp around North’s arms tightened. “Son, you are our biological son. No matter what and when, we love you the most.”
North remained quiet and wrapped his arms around Eugene’s neck. After a while, a muffled voice sounded from Eugene’s arms. “Don’t tell Mommy. I just couldn’t understand back there.”
Eugene responded with a soft hum while hugging and patting his back lightly. Bitterness crept into his heart because of how insecure his son felt.
It had not been easy for Olivia all these years, and neither had it been for North; when others were acting all cute or bratty in their parents’ embrace, North was forced to grow up. Even now, he let sadness shower him in silence in a worry that it would hurt Olivia. The more understanding he was, the more heart-aching it was for one to watch. After a long silence, Eugene lightly reciprocated, “Okay.”
The clock ticked by and North finally fell into at deep slumber. Eugene set him down and covered a blanket over him before leaving the room. He checked on the time, which showed 11.00PM.
Olivia could still be awake at that time, so he dialed her number. ‘What are you doing?” “Going through the script. Why are you calling me again?” asked Olivia Indeed, this was not his first time calling her today. His gaze dropped to the floor as he let out a silent chuckle. “Just kinda miss you.”
She took a look at Jewel, who was lying in bed, before rising to her feet to go to the toilet. She looked herself into the mirror while teasing. “How is this ‘kinda’, Mr. Nolan?”
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