Chapter 206: My only friend

Zenith's straightforward question froze Barnes briefly, as he held a blank face, staring at the bright blue sky above them. His brown eyes had a hint of glum in them, and his expression gradually turned a bit solemn, as if the question had somehow made him feel a bit uncomfortable. 

But Barnes didn't try to deny or run away from his question, instead after maintaining that brief pause, he admitted with a heavy exhale, "Yes. Master Aiden was…and will always be the only family I am left with, young master Zenith." 

Even though the sadness was evident in him, the sincere depth in his voice while giving the answer amazed Zenith, making him realize Barnes still cherishes Aiden from the core of his heart. 

He reverted a small smirk, before urging him once again, "Then…aren't you happy to be reunited with him once again…after all these years?" 

"Yes, I am."