Sebastian didn't answer right away.
Instead, he looked at Kyle with utmost seriousness. "Kyle, would you care if your mom didn't treat you well?"
Kyle was a bit taken aback by the question.
But given the context, he answered honestly. "Yeah, I would. It makes me feel like an abandoned kid. If she doesn't like me, why did she even have me?"
Those words plunged Sebastian into a heavy silence.
In the end, the boy still cared.
If Kyle ever learned the real truth, how devastating would it be?
Finally, Sebastian let the matter drop. "Go to sleep."
"Okay," Kyle nodded, then looked at his father with a hint of hesitation. "Dad, will you stay with me for a bit?"
"Sure," Sebastian agreed.
He stayed by Kyle's side, dimming the main lights until only a soft nightlight remained.
Comforted by his father's presence, Kyle drifted off quickly.
Sebastian waited until he was deeply asleep before quietly slipping out of the room.
But he didn't sleep a wink that night.
...
The next morning.
Helena was woken by the sound of the doorbell.
Skye was already up. She practically flew to the door, climbing onto a stool to peek through the peephole.
Spotting Sebastian, she broke into a wide smile and swung the door open.
"Hey Sebastian, you're here!" Skye greeted him cheerfully.
Kyle peeked out from behind his father's legs. "Hi—"
Skye stepped aside to let them in. "Come in, come in."
Then she curiously added, "Did you bring anything yummy, Sebastian?"
"I brought ingredients for Sliced Fish Congee, Dumpling Soup, and noodles," Sebastian admitted openly.
Those dishes always tasted best when prepared fresh.
"Oh, cool. You go make it then. Helena should be up soon," Skye said with a bright grin.
Sebastian ruffled her soft hair but didn't say a word.
Skye quickly dragged Kyle into the living room to finish the puzzle they had started yesterday.

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