Though he began to display a fatherly presence again by showing concern for them and having them well taken care of, it was still rare for him to spend time with them like he did at the moment.

“No, you can’t undo the move you’ve made. Basic chess rules.”

Though Sebastian spoke mildly, his stance did not waver in the face of the children’s pleas.

Matteo and Vivian were rendered speechless as they were unaccustomed to their father’s firmness. Only Ian frowned thoughtfully for a moment before reaching out tentatively and moving one of his black pieces.

The next instant, Sebastian’s white piece dashed across the board to seal the fate of black’s defeat.

The triplets sighed, crushed by the merciless blow.

 

What are we supposed to do? Daddy isn’t the same as how he was before. He is not going to let us win.

To the children’s surprise, Sebastian scooped Vivian up who was closest to him as he stood up.

 

“All right, let’s get out for some fresh air. Would you like to fly a kite today, children?”

“Yes please, Daddy! I would love to!”

“Yes!”

“I want to blow bubbles, Uncle Sebastian. I want to blow big ones.”

defeat was washed off their

leading the children out and found his

his anger mysteriously dissipated as

headed for

hour, Devin called. “Did you tell them that I had hemophobia?” he demanded over the phone instead of

retorted,

provocative answer, Devin felt the pressure of his suppressed emotions throughout the entire day

think? What exactly do you mean? Why did you prevent me from joining the International Anti-Terrorist Group? Isn’t my absence a

good thing?” Jonathan repeated. The rage he had suppressed mere moments before reared its head again. “Why would you think that it’s a good thing for me?

but at the last minute swallowed his pride and bit his tongue, prompted by the

for the Jadesons is not me. Because I am never good enough for you

we’re discussing this. Just know that this is my decision and also what I’ve planned for my own

threat,

smashed the phone in

for

butler appeared with a

throat. “If I may, I think that you have been a little too harsh on Mr. Devin. If you’ve said what you said to somebody less tolerant,

see how angry the boy makes me?” Jonathan grumbled, though his scowl diminished while his rage disappeared

and you have a right to be,” Tony continued patiently. “But you have no idea how hurtful your words are to so many people. Though Ms. Jasmine had done wrong, she is still Mr. Devin’s mother.

unable to

have been neglecting Mr.

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