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He doesn’t despise us. He doesn’t despise me. We were mistaken, then. Even though he was elated, Tony remained remarkably composed. That was because he was more intrigued by Alpha Kilian’s actions than his words. After all, words could only hold so much meaning.
Alpha Kilian pursed his lips and pondered for a long while before giving Tony a stern gaze. “Tony, I understand that no matter what I say, I can never compensate for my absence in the past few years. I don’t expect your forgiveness, but I will spend the rest of my life proving that I can be a good father.”
“What about Nelly?”
Ultimately, Tony was most concerned about Nelly.
If Nelly didn’t approve, he wouldn’t even be having a conversation with Alpha Kilian in the first place.
Alpha Kilian’s gaze darkened when Tony mentioned Nelly. With a smirk, he said, “Of course I would like to make it up to her as well. But you’re well aware of your mother’s attitude. I doubt she would easily forgive me!”
“So? Will you give up?”
“No!” Alpha Kilian shook his head and smiled. “I will never give up. I will fight until the very end!” he declared confidently.
Needless to say, Tony was satisfied with the response.
After witnessing what Alpha Kilian would do for Nelly and hearing those words from him, Tony had gradually started to accept Alpha Kilian.
He gave him a serious look and asked, “Will you promise me something?”
“Go on.” Alpha Kilian was willing to do whatever he was asked.
After contemplating for some time, Tony spoke solemnly, “Do not harm Nelly. I do not know what your future relationship with her will be like, and I do not intend to interfere. However, my limit is that Nelly cannot be harmed. Otherwise…”
“Otherwise?”
“If you hurt her, I will dedicate my whole life to torment and punish you. I believe Ben and Donna would do the same as well.” Despite his young age, Tony’s words carried a vicious tone.
Alpha Kilian pursed his lips and stared back at him.
He wasn’t angered, nor did he feel threatened by Tony’s words.
Instead, he suddenly recalled what Tony had looked like when he had wanted to kill Gary with a knife.
Alpha Kilian was struggling to understand how such a young boy could be so impulsive and vicious. It’s as if he knows everything, and he’s not as innocent as most children. Although he sometimes displayed childlike qualities, he mostly acted like a negotiator. I wonder what they have experienced over the years. A child like him should live a life without worries. Instead, he behaves like an adult who has endured a great deal.
It would be a lie to say that Alpha Kilian wasn’t heartbroken. While his gaze flickered, he continued to silently gaze at Tony.
Tony narrowed his eyes, his displeasure evident. “Are you having second thoughts?”
Alpha Kilian shook his head. “No. I am simply thinking of how to make you believe me.”This material belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.
“You will need time to earn that. For now, you just have to promise me that.”
Alpha Kilian knew he couldn’t treat Tony like a regular child. I can’t simply coax him like I would with other children. In fact, it might even anger him if I were to attempt that. The only thing I can do now is show him my sincerity.
Alpha Kilian nodded. “I promise you I will never do anything to harm your mother!”
Upon hearing that, Tony nodded and said, “I will trust you this time. Do not disappoint me.”
Alpha Kilian curled his lips into a mocking smile. “Tony, do you see me as a person who would do such a thing?”
“Before this, yes.” Tony didn’t deny it.
Alpha Kilian was taken aback. I just dug my own grave! But I have no one to blame but myself. Who would have thought that my own son would diss me?
“What about now?” Alpha Kilian looked into his eyes. “Do you still feel the same way now?”
“Now?” Tony stared back at him, contemplating his next words.
Alpha Kilian patiently waited for his answer.
“Donna thinks you are kind!”
Indeed, Donna’s admiration for him was immeasurable.
“And what about you?”
“Ben and I share the same opinion of you.”
“And what is that?”
“Well, who knows? It is too early to decide anything.”
In the end, Tony still refused to admit that he had grown to like Alpha Kilian a bit more than before.
Alpha Kilian smiled in response. He’s a clever kid, no doubt. He keeps his emotions hidden.
Alpha Kilian didn’t press for further information. After all, he knew it wasn’t right to force an answer out of Tony. “I believe that sooner or later, I can change how you feel about me!”
Tony remained silent. At that moment, an indescribable feeling stirred in his heart because his impression of Alpha Kilian had improved.
However, he didn’t want to reveal his true feelings.
Although the person in front of him was his biological father, he couldn’t disregard the fact that they had been separated for the past six years. He needed time to develop a close bond with Alpha Kilian.
Afterward, Alpha Kilian decided to change the subject. “By the way, is Thalia your friend?”
Tony was taken aback. As he observed Alpha Kilian, he wondered if Alpha Kilian had figured something out, or if he was just making conversation.
After thinking it over, Tony nodded. “Yes.”
“H-How did you two meet?”
Alpha Kilian didn’t put much thought into the question. Although he knew Thalia was involved in the underworld, he never thought that of Tony.
In his mind, he simply saw Tony as a child who had matured at a young age. Moreover, he believed Tony had grown up to be smart and fierce due to his mother’s past suffering.
Tony pondered for a while before coming up with an explanation. “She is my martial arts instructor.”
“You are learning martial arts?” Alpha Kilian was puzzled.
“That’s right!” Tony nodded. “That way, I can protect Nelly in the future.”
Although he was lying, he meant every word about protecting Nelly.
Alpha Kilian glanced at him and said, “She seems kind to you!” Even though Tony’s statement made sense, it still raised suspicion.
“She treats me like a brother!” Tony claimed.
Alpha Kilian couldn’t tell if he was lying just by looking at him.
After contemplating for a moment, Alpha Kilian suggested, “Tony, Thalia doesn’t seem like an ordinary person. I do not know how to explain it to you. But if you wish to learn more about martial arts, I can find someone better than her!”