Chap 48

"Daddy!" Erom squealed as he was playing around with Valjerome in the living room.

As my son requested, I let us stay in the mansion temporarily. I’ll admit it was hard for me but as I could see the overwhelming joy on his face, I gradually became relieved.

"Erom, son, you might stumble," I reminded him.

He didn't bother to answer me or even look back. I gasped and stared at my phone when it rang. I answered it immediately when I saw Chaos’ name on the screen.

"Where are you? Are you safe? How’s Erom?" he asked in succession.

"Daddy!" Erom shrieked when Valjerome caught him.

I hemmed and partially covered the phone. I then slowly stood up and distant myself from the two who was playing happily. Valjerome and I caught sight of each other for a moment, which I quickly avoided.

"Hmm, hello," I muttered again on the cellphone as I walked away. "I'm sorry, Chaos. Erom is... playing with..." I trailed off and shut my eyes tight. "Valjerome."