Chapter 61
Andrew knocked on the door, but there was no response from inside.
“Has he been locking himself
in concern.
the room all this time?” Brian’s small face scrunched
up
“Yes,” Andrew said, then knocked…, saying, “Dylan, open the door. Brian’s here.”
Brian felt a mix of nervousness and anticipation as he stared at the door.
This t time, there was finally some movement inside.
The door opened, and a strong smell of smoke wafted out, making Brian wrinkle his
nose.
Inside, Dylan looked slightly pale. His usually stern and noble expression
lowed hints
of desolation, and his deep, dark eyes were lifeless, though they softened slightly when they fell on Brian.
He stared intently at Brian’s face.
Feeling embarrassed by Dylan’s gaze, Brian pushed the thermal container into his arms, with a haughty snort, saying, “Here, this is for you.”
Dylan looked at the thermal container in his hands, his deep eyes filled with warmth. His voice was hoarse from a day and night of not eating or drinking as he said, “Is this
for me?”
“Don’t the wrong
get
idea. Wendy just made too much, so I brought you some. because I care about you,” Brian said with a proud, dismissive tone.
It’s
not
Looking at the little face that resembled Audrey’s so much, Dylan felt his heart warm and mixed with emotions.
At the same time, a strong sense of guilt and self–reproach weighed heavily on him.
Dylan’s eyes softened as he reached out to ruffle Brian’s hair.
“Yes, I see,” Dylan said.
Dylan was so gentle to Brian that all of Brian’s anger and dissatisfaction melted away.
The next second, Dylan squatted down and lifted Brian up with one arm.
The man’s broad chest gave Brian a sense of security, and his bright eyes stared
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unblinkingly at Dylan. The next moment, his eyes reddened.
Brian felt a sour, uncomfortable ache in his nose.
Seeing the sad face in his arms, Dylan felt an overwhelming sense of heartache, especially since Brian’s face look!
uch like Audrey’s. His heart ached even more.
He wanted to give Brian all his love and care.
Dylan carried Brian to the study.
His room was filled with smoke, and he didn’t want to expose the child to it.
“Will
you stay with me for a meal?” Dylan asked.
The study had a rest area, and Dylan sat on the sofa with Brian, placing the thermal container on the table beside them.
Seeing Dylan’s gentle manner
nodded.
pursed his lips and, after a moment of thought,
Dylan ruffled Brian’s hair, his face full of affection.
Dylan couldn’t bring himself to let go of Brian, so he opened the thermal container with one hand. The rich aroma of oatmeal filled the air.
“This is the oatmeal Wendy made. Wendy’s oatmeal is the best. Audrey and I both love it.” Brian’s big eyes sparkled as he looked at Dylan.
“Of course. Audrey is so great. Lots of men like her!” Brian said as he sneaked a glance. at Dylan.
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