Ian was still lost for words, but the Transformers figurine in his hand was clutched more firmly as he
listened to his brotherâs analysis.
No, they canât do this to Mommy. Itâs our mommy, and no one can hurt her!
For the first time, the boys balled up their fists together, their eyes staring out with unswerving
determination.
â¦
Sasha was awakened by the kids.
âMommy, wake up. We need to get Vivian. Itâs almost 4 oâclock.â
âWhat?â Sasha sat up straight from the futon, well alert in an instant. âItâs almost 4 oâclock? Alright, letâs
go get your sister now,â she said while hurriedly getting ready to leave.
Matteo quickly brought over Sashaâs scarf and handbag as she was putting on her shoes.
When Sasha was all set, Matteo naturally slid his little hand into his motherâs palm.
Enveloping her sonâs hand in her own, Sashaâs eyes searched one round for Ian but to no avail.
âWhereâs Ian?â
âIan is staying here. Daddy will come to fetch him tonight,â Matteo explained delightfully.
Is that soâ¦
Sasha did not say more. After all, the boys had been living separately since their births; one with her
while the other with their father.
Sasha and Matteo had just stepped outside the guest room when they bumped into Frederick, who was
holding onto his walking cane.
âSasha, I suppose youâre heading back now. Thereâs something Iâve been meaning to give you.â
Sasha and Matteo stopped in their tracks as the old man walked toward them.
Despite what Sebastian had done to her, Sasha still felt grateful toward Frederick, especially for helping
her today. He had chosen to protect her and set her free rather than siding with his own son.
âFrederick, itâs cold out here. You shouldâve just gotten one of the housemaids to pass on your
message to me,â Sasha said politely.
âThis is too important for them to handle. Here, I want you to have this,â the old man said while handing
her a red booklet.
Sasha looked down at the booklet and was startled when she saw the words âhousehold registerâ on
the cover. âFrederick, this isââ
âIâm really sorry that youâve wasted the whole afternoon. Iâve checked with the office. Apparently,
someone important showed up, and Sebastian had to meet with them. As such, Iâve decided to give
you this. Once your identity is restored, you can apply for a divorce with this,â Frederick said
apologetically while still holding out the booklet.
Sasha was still in shock.
No way⦠Did I hear him right? is he seriously giving me their household register?
Staring at the booklet with her gaping mouth, Sasha was still in disbelief.
Seeing as the woman was stunned, Frederick stuffed the booklet into Matteoâs hand while reminding
him, âKeep this for your mommy. This is very important, so you have to take good care of it, okay?â
âI understand, Grandpa.â Matteo took over the booklet happily. He then carefully slid it into his pocket.
So Mommy and Daddy are getting a divorce! Oh, just as well. Problem solved!
With that thought, Matteo left happily with Sasha.
That night, as Sasha was giving Vivian a bath, Matteo called Ian, who was now back at Frontier Bay.
âIan, I know whatâs going on with Mommy and Daddy.â
âWhat is it?â
âIt turns out theyâre getting divorced!â Matteo exclaimed in exasperation.
He was disgruntled at their fruitless effort in carrying out all the plans in hopes that their parents would
reconcile.
Now that their parents were getting a divorce, a complete family seemed like a farther dream to them.
Ianâs face darkened on the other end of the line. âIs it Daddyâs fault again?â
âIâm not sure. But more importantly, I need to ask you this. Do you want them to be separated?â Matteo
asked over the phone.
Ian was taken aback by his twin brotherâs unexpected question.
What does Matteo think about this then? He must be thinking that Mommy and Daddy should separate,
or he wouldnât have asked me such a question.
Standing inside his bedroom, tears welled up in Ianâs eyes the next instant, and the blood drained from
his already pale face. Without any warning, he cast his smartwatch aside and dashed into the
cupboard.
âIan? Ian?â Matteo called out in panic.
There was no response from Ian, and Matteo grew anxious as he could hear loud thuds from the
phone.