Blake replied, âHeâs Professor Gedding. Donât go looking for him, though. We had snuck out of his place. If he discovers our whereabouts, heâll come and capture us.â Eugene frowned. âWhat do you mean? Where did you sneak out from?â
After some thought, Blake asked, âAre you talking about this time or the previous time?â Eugene was shocked. âHave you guys snuck out from his place many times before?â
âYes. Itâs the second time, and weâre pretty sure he wonât find us. We went to many places before coming here. I came from Scanlivia, Carter was from Halentis, and Terry was from Promise Island. You mustnât expose us.â
Eugene dipped his head. âDonât worry. Since you guys are my sons, Iâll protect you.â Blake refuted disdainfully, âDonât call us your sons yet. We have yet to decide if we want to acknowledge you as our father.â
Eugene was torn between tears and laughter. âSince weâre father and sons, you can never deny our relationship. Itâs against the law if your grandfather wants to confine you to any place. Now that Iâm around, you donât have to be afraid of him anymore.â
Blake scowled. âDonât say that. Heâs been treating us well.â Eugene was perplexed. âBut you just said heâd capture you if he found you.â
Blake said scornfully, âHeâs just worried we might fall into danger. Alright, I have to get going now. Otherwise, Iâll be late for school.â
Despite being puzzled, Eugene glanced at the time and realized Blake had to set off. He suggested, âIâll treat you to dinner. Tell the two of them to come as well.â
Blake shook his head. âIâm sorry. We already have some arrangements in the evening.â Eugene was startled for a moment before putting on a smile. âAlright, then. Give me your contact number. Weâll meet another time.â
With a solemn expression, Blake said, âI have to discuss the matter with Carter and Terry first. Iâll only give you my contact number if we decide to acknowledge you as our father.â
Eugene felt helpless at that but could only make a concession. âIâll come here to look for you if I want to see you next time.â
âSure,â Blake replied. âYou can leave now. I have to get going.â Eugene asked, âDo you study at Imperial Kindergarten?â
Blake bowed his head. âYes.â
Eugene smiled in response. He did not expect the three of them to be in the same school as North. As he watched the car leave, he let out a helpless sigh. He initially thought he could glean some information from Blake, but he ended up feeling more puzzled.
Where do they come from? More importantly, how will I explain to Olivia about the three kids that came out of nowhere?
All these problems were giving him a headache. During a break in the afternoon, Olivia and Jewel got some rest in the film setâs dressing room and memorized their lines.
All of a sudden, Christoff entered the room and snatched the script from Olivia. âYouâre supposed to rest.â Then, he sat across from her and demanded, âCome on. Talk to me.â
She was annoyed to see him there and did not want to talk to him, trying to retrieve her script. âGive it back to me.â
He lifted his arm to dodge it. A speechless Olivia glowered at him and refused to dance to his tune. âKeep it, then..
Youâll do the acting on my behalf later.â With that, she was ready to leave.
Christoff took her arm. âWhy are you mad all of a sudden? Are you on your period? Or have you not made up with Eugene yet?â He studied the woman with a tilted head. She furiously swatted his hand away. âItâs none of your business.â
Displeased, he clucked his tongue. âDonât you understand Iâm just concerned about you? I decided to talk to you since youâre in a terrible mood.â