Ian was still lost for words, but the Transformers figurine in his hand was clutched more firmly as he listened to his brother’s analysis.
No, they can’t do this to Mommy. It’s our mommy, and no one can hurt her!
For the first time, the boys balled up their fists together, their eyes staring out with unswerving determination.
…
Sasha was awakened by the kids.
“Mommy, wake up. We need to get Vivian. It’s almost 4 o’clock.”
“What?” Sasha sat up straight from the futon, well alert in an instant. “It’s almost 4 o’clock? Alright, let’s go get your sister now,” she said while hurriedly getting ready to leave.
Matteo quickly brought over Sasha’s scarf and handbag as she was putting on her shoes.
When Sasha was all set, Matteo naturally slid his little hand into his mother’s palm.
Enveloping her son’s hand in her own, Sasha’s eyes searched one round for Ian but to no avail. “Where’s Ian?”
“Ian is staying here. Daddy will come to fetch him tonight,” Matteo explained delightfully.
Is that so…
Sasha did not say more. After all, the boys had been living separately since their births; one with her while the other with their father.
Sasha and Matteo had just stepped outside the guest room when they bumped into Frederick, who was holding onto his walking cane.
“Sasha, I suppose you’re heading back now. There’s something I’ve been meaning to give you.”
Sasha and Matteo stopped in their tracks as the old man walked toward them.
Despite what Sebastian had done to her, Sasha still felt grateful toward Frederick, especially for helping her today. He had chosen to protect her and set her free rather than siding with his own son.
“Frederick, it’s cold out here. You should’ve just gotten one of the housemaids to pass on your message to me,” Sasha said politely.
“This is too important for them to handle. Here, I want you to have this,” the old man said while handing her a red booklet.
Sasha looked down at the booklet and was startled when she saw the words “household register” on the cover. “Frederick, this is—”
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