Chapter 12 - Is He Your Son?

"Boss, the old lady brought the little master to the office because the little master wanted to meet the boss, so I immediately brought him here". Jason said nervously.

Michael furrowed his brows and was surprised by Zian's sudden appearance.

"Since when did they return to Country F? Did my sister and father come too?". asked Michael.

"They arrived yesterday, there was only the big lady and Zian. The old lady had called but your cell phone was dead. I finally picked them up at the airport". Obviously Jason.

Michael immediately nodded, then pulled Zian to his side. After that he squatted down to match Zian's height with a smile and asked. "Why don't you come with your mom and dad? Do you miss me?".

"They are busy and asked me to go first with grandma. Because I really miss you". Zian replied expressionlessly.

"Oh, I see!".

After that Michael brought Zian to Sophia and introduced him "Dear, this is Aunt Sophia".

Zian immediately looked at Sophia who had been silent watching Michael and Zian's interaction.

"Hi, auntie". Said Zian while waving his small hand.

"Hi...". Sophia said with a smile.

Zian also gave his sweetest smile to Sophia, who he had just met.

After that, he gave a hug to Sophia while patting her back with his hand.

Sophia was shocked and thought that Zian was so cute and understood her condition that he did that to calm her down.

Sophia smiled wider, she fell in love with Zian's gentleness.

After that, Sophia let go of Zian's arms and gave a sweet kiss on the soft and adorable little boy's cheek. She felt her heart so calm and peaceful when she saw Zian's smile.

"Honey, what's your name?". asked Sophia in a soft voice.

Zian was silent for a moment, then he smiled at Sophia and said, "My name is Zian Walton...".

"Ohh your name is very nice dear, then from now on we are friends, Zian and aunt will be friends!". Said Sophia enthusiastically.

Zian immediately nodded and linked his little finger with Sophia.

After that, Sophia was confused by her attitude towards Zian. Just by looking at Zian, she felt all the burdens in her heart disappear.

Zian hugged Sophia again because he felt comfortable, Sophia also hugged Zian back with a smile.

"God, that smile, the smile I've always embraced in my dreams for 8 years, I can see it again, even though the reason behind that smile isn't me". Michael thought as he looked sadly at his nephew and the woman he loved so much.

After letting go of Sophia's arms, Zian sat down next to Michael.

Immediately, Sophia began to notice the two and felt that something was wrong, she stared at Zian closely after that confusion appeared in her mind.

Several times she stole glances at Michael and Zian like that for a few seconds.

"After She looked, this kid has the same face as Michael even though he looks like a mold, could it be him?". Inner Sophia with an excited heart.

Just as Sophia was pensive in her thoughts, Michael silently watched her.

"Why do you look worried, what's wrong?" asked Michael.

"Is Zian your son?" asked Sophia haltingly.

Michael smiled slyly, he also thought to test his feelings for Sophia.

"Yes".

Hearing Michael's confession, a dark cloud covered her heart, her breathing was erratic and she struggled to think back and asked. "How old is this child?"

"7 years". Michael answered curtly.

"If this child is 7 years old, that means he left me that day without any news to marry again and have a son. Oh my God, my chest hurts. But, I can't cry in front of him". Inner Sophia.

After struggling with her thoughts, Sophia returned to her senses. "Oh, congrats... Your son is handsome, then I have to go".

After that, Sophia rushed to take off her IV and got out of bed but her clothes were pulled by the little boy.

Instantly, Sophia felt frustrated but turned around, even though her heart hurt but seeing the child's eyes for some reason her heart immediately softened.

"Honey, auntie has to go to work first, later when we have time we meet again!". Sophia said in a soft tone while hugging and kissing Zian.

"Jason.... Take Zian Out!". Michael said, giving orders to Jason who was still standing obediently behind him.

"Okay boss". Jason replied as he took Zian out.

After Jason and Zian left, there were only Michael and Sophia in the room.

"I have to go!". Sophia said without looking at Michael.

Just a few steps, Michael hugged her from behind so that Sophia stopped.

Instantly she was shocked and silent, because Michael's embrace made her drift into the past where she had been and always felt comfortable and safe in Michael's arms, even now the feeling is still the same.

"Zian is Duane and Kevan's son, he is my nephew". whispered Michael in a soft voice.

The tense and devastated Sophia immediately felt relieved.

"Thank you for giving me the chance to hug you". Michael said again.

Two minutes later, Sophia woke up and tried to break free from the hug.

"What are you doing? Let go of me! Because I have to go. Today is my course".

Michael immediately let go of the rampaging Sophia because he didn't want to make Sophia angrier.

"I'll take you to the house you rented!"

"You know where I left off? Wow... You're really great. But, sorry I can go home by myself by taxi". Sophia said with a bitter smile.

She rushed out of the hospital after changing her clothes.