“Uncle Sebastian, you came back!”
“Yes. Merry Christmas! This is for you. Do you like it?”
Sebastian handed over the giant doll to the little girl. He didn’t realize that his tender gaze toward her was the same as how he looked at his sons.
In the meantime, Sasha stood up by the entrance.
When she saw the man entering with the three children, she hesitated but still thanked him.
Sebastian raised his brows. “What for?”
She pointed at the overjoyed, chubby little girl standing beside him. “For her. She’s thrilled that you brought her a gift and even saved her.”
“Oh!” The man sneered disdainfully. “I’m just doing it on behalf of her dead father.”
Sasha was at a loss for words while watching him bring the children inside. Isn’t it a bad omen to curse yourself to die on such a joyous occasion? Or should I tell him that he’s actually the dead father later tonight?
Ten minutes later, the food was served. The kids were waiting obediently at the dinner table after their father had cleaned them up.
“Sweeties, since today is Christmas Eve, let us celebrate our blessings together. Enjoy your dinner!”
“Yes, Mommy!” The kids immediately started feasting on the food.
When Sasha was about to serve her own plate, the mischievous Matteo suddenly gave his father a plate of steak. “Daddy, did you know that Mommy went to the supermarket to pick this out carefully this afternoon? She even cooked it herself for you! Mommy loves Daddy so much.”
“Yeah.” Ian nodded too.
Sasha blushed at once and quickly denied it. “No, I made it for everyone!” Wow, this little brat is driving me crazy! Did he just say I love that man?
She felt that she had to get out of there, especially when Sebastian was looking at her indifferently.
“Matt, hand it over.”
“What?” Sasha looked up abruptly and stared at him with her beady eyes wide open. Did I get it wrong? Does he actually want it?
Sasha looked flabbergasted.
When Matteo compliantly handed over the steak, the man started eating it slowly.
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