âMr.
Fernandez is always busy and doesnât have much free time to spare.
We shouldnât bother him,â Tilda interjected, reaching out to take Sheldonâs hand.
However, Sheldon quickly evaded her touch and instead sought refuge by hugging Lyndonâs thigh.
âDad, are you busy?â he inquired with wide-eyed innocence.
Lyndon met Sheldonâs gaze, his expression softening.
âIâm not busy,â he responded.
âThen, can you stay with us tonight?â Sheldonâs voice held a childish plea, his eyes brimming with longing as he clung to Lyndonâs leg.
Lyndonâs heart melted at the sight.
âActually, I donât have anywhere else to stay tonight, so it would be nice if I could stay here,â he admitted, casting a glance at Tilda.
Having left the Moreno family household, he truly had nowhere else to go.
Tilda was at a loss for words.
How could he find himself homeless?
It seemed utterly absurd.
âMr.
Fernandez, this is a small apartment, and we donât have a guest room for you,â Tilda responded, her tone tinged with exasperation.
Lyndon arched an eyebrow, exchanging a glance with Sheldon.
âWellâ¦â
âTilda, I can give my bed to Dad,â the little boy interjected eagerly, his eyes darting between Lyndon and Tilda.
Tilda shot him a pointed glare.
âAnd where will you sleep if you give him your bed? Youâre not a baby anymore, so you canât sleep with me,â she retorted firmly.
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Sheldon blinked innocently, a mischievous grin tugging at his lips.
âI can sleep with Dad,â he suggested with a grin.
Tilda sighed in exasperation, glancing at Lyndonâs towering frame.
âSheldon, your bed is meant for children.
Itâs too small for both of you.
â
âNo, Iâm small enough to fit with Dad,â Sheldon insisted, turning to Lyndon with a pleading expression.
âDad, would you like to share my bed with me?â
Lyndon chuckled softly, amused by Sheldonâs persistence.
Before he could respond, Sheldon continued, his voice eager, âDaddy, itâs winter now, and itâs getting chilly.
Plus, Iâm like a Little heater! Tilda calls me her little heater! If you sleep with me, I can keep you warm all night long.
â
A hint of amusement danced in Lyndonâs eyes as he glanced at Tilda, who was amused by Sheldonâs words.
âIf that doesnât work, I can always sleep on the sofa,â he offered with a shrug.
Lyndon was indeed intended to stay for the night.
Before Tilda could retort, Elma, standing beside her, eagerly asked, âMr.
Fernandez, have you had dinner yet?â
âNot yet,â Lyndon replied.