((( Rhio POV's )))
"Where's Kevin?" I asked the maids.
"He's with Miss Ley. They're in the backyard." I went to where he was and called out.
"Kevin." The kid turned and happily ran to me.
"Dad!" I lifted him to a hug.
"I didn't expect to see the birthday boy here. Happy Birthday."
"Thanks Dad."
Every time his eyes gleam happily, all my exhaustion disappears. But I still couldn't forget Jasmin in him.
"Daddy," he said, "Mitchy gave birth!"
"Mitchy's birthday gift to you were four puppies!" It was Ley.
"Wow, really Mom?"
Mom.
Mom.
Mom.
I shook my head mentally.
"Dad, let's see go see the puppies!"
"Sure." Ivy looked at me.
Mom.
Kevin got used to call her that way.
She and Sya took care of him when I brought him back from Japan. I had been so busy with the company because of its financial distraught that I didn't realize Kevin was growing up so fast.
When Sya got sick, Ley took charge in caring for him. Like she used to, Ley has been a regular part of the mansion.
It was just surprising when one day, Kevin started calling her 'mom'.
It wasn't her fault too.
She'd just treated my son the way a mother would. But she shouldn't went as far as trying to be his own mom. How can she have a family of her own if she kept all her time for Kevin?
She's not a servant in the household.
Since the beginning, I've already told Kevin that his mom was Jasmin.
He's a smart kid and he knew that Ivy was not his real mother.
In fact, he had so many questions about her when we were together. And he always asked me...
"When is Mommy going home?" I didn't know what to answer. I had no idea.
"Dad. They are so cute, aren't they?"
"They are."
"Can I hold the puppies?"
"No." It was Ivy. Kevin turned to her. "It's dirty," she said.
"It is, Mom?" I took a puppy and brought it to Kevin.
"Yes, you may hold it but you should wash your hands well later."
Kevin gladly took the puppy from me. Ivy was able to do nothing but to stare at me disbelievingly.
"You just came from the office. Maybe you're tired?" I just grinned.
"Maybe you're tired. I'll just look after Kevin by myself."
I did not look at her but fixed my gaze on Kevin as he carefully played with the delicate puppies.
Then suddenly, I remembered Jasmin. And how she said…
"...I want to eat the pineapple that you peeled for me."
…when she was still pregnant with Kevin.
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