Chapter 636

Adrian finished the milk in one gulp and handed the empty glass to Maurice.

“I’ve finished it. You must keep your promise!”

Maurice took the glass from him with a smile. “Of course! I will never break my promise to you.”

He then stood up and was about to leave the room. However, just when he was about to walk out of the

door, Adrian stopped him.

“Mr. Moran, can you tell me why my father abandoned me and Aileen?”

Shocked by his words, Maurice turned around reflexively.

Adrian’s clear eyes were just like Eliana’s as he stared into Maurice’s eyes. There was a hint of

redness in Adrian’s eyes, and his stubborn look hurt Maurice.

“Adrian… Why do you think your father abandoned you?” Maurice asked with difficulty.

“Isn’t that the truth?” Adrian snorted and continued, “I’m fine. I’m unlovable. But what about Aileen?

She is an angel! How could our father abandon her?”

Although Adrian was also heartbroken, he pretended to be fine, which saddened Maurice even more.

His heart was heavy with guilt, making him want to rush to Adrian and hug him.

He really wanted to tell Adrian the truth, but he was afraid that it might only hurt Adrian.

Maurice felt that letting Adrian slowly accept him was the best choice.

In the end, he gently put his hands on Adrian’s shoulders and explained softly, “Your father didn’t

abandon you. He probably did not even know you existed. Both you and Aileen are very important to

him. You should know that you’re not only Aileen’s brother, but also your parents’ treasure.”

Adrian’s heart slowly found comfort in his words. He looked up at the man before him, who was just as

tall and strong as the father he had always dreamed of.

Could he really believe Maurice’s words?

Was Maurice struggling too? Did he not abandon them on purpose?

That thought made Adrian resist Maurice lesser.

However, he still remained arrogant and said, “I am a boy. I don’t need to be comforted like this. I’ll be

able to go to bed on my own soon. You can leave now. I’m going to wash my face and brush my teeth!”

With that, Adrian rushed out of the door.

But the moment he opened the door, he saw Eliana and Aileen outside, who were listening in on them.

“Why are you here? What did you hear?”

Thinking of his sister and mother listening to his weak and soft words, Adrian felt shy.

“No, I didn’t hear anything!”

“No, I didn’t hear anything!”

Eliana and Aileen said at the same time.

Adrian was so shy that his ears immediately turned red.

“I… I have to go to the bathroom!”

Saying that, he ran to the bathroom while Maurice stepped out of the room.

Eliana glanced at him, and he gave her a reassuring look.

Seeing that, she was relieved.

After all, when she learned that Adrian knew the truth, she was a little flustered. And fortunately, Aileen

had always liked Maurice, so it would not be a problem to convince her. But Adrian had always been

resistant towards him. However, now, it seemed like he would also accept Maurice as his father sooner

or later.

Eliana was glad to see that the situation was improving.

That evening, Eliana came to Aileen’s bedside. Although Aileen seemed a little dull, she had always

been very smart during critical times.

Since she had also heard the conversation between Maurice and Adrian, it was likely that she knew

that Maurice was her father.

Eliana knew that even though it was not easy for Adrian to accept Maurice, Aileen had always liked

him. So perhaps, she should ask how Aileen felt about the matter first.

“Aileen, I have something to tell you…”

Eliana didn’t know how to explain their complicated history to her.

“Mommy, are you going to say that Mr. Moran is our dad?” Aileen asked calmly.

Just as Eliana guessed, Aileen knew that Maurice was her father.

“Well, if he is, then will you accept him?”

Eliana was nervous and worried.

But then, her kids’ attitude towards the fact that Maurice was their father were quite different.

Adrian was more concerned about whether Maurice had really abandoned them or not, but Aileen was

concerned about something else entirely.

“Mommy, do you love Mr. Moran?”