Chapter 994
Always Been Yours
Chapter 994 Remember This Lesson âI donât know whoâs behind this, Master Kieran. We just had to follow the orders.â The man did not dare hide anything and told him truthfully.
Unfortunately, Kieran did not believe a word and thought he was lying. âYou donât know? Then how did you receive the money? You think I have a good temper, huh?â He stepped on the manâs chest harshly.
A shriek escaped the manâs lips as he pleaded. âPlease, Master Kieran. I really donât know. He contacted us online and said we just needed to kidnap you, but we canât hurt you.â
Kieran was puzzled when he heard such a bizarre explanation. Canât hurt me? Whatâs the point of kidnapping me, then?
Kieran looked at the wimpy man below him and figured he wouldnât dare lie to him and stopped interrogating him.
âBring these people back with you for the investigation. I need to know who it is behind the scenes.â He passed the cowardly man to the police.
The leading officer nodded and promised, âRest assured, Master Kieran. We will get to the bottom of this.â
Kieran just nodded and met up with his father, with Edward tailing beside him.
Tobias was relieved seeing that Kieran had returned without a scratch. But, even though he knew that Kieran could handle himself, as a father, he was still worried.
In the Sawyer Residence, Stefania was terrified. When she saw Kieran return home in one piece, she ran into his arms to give him a bear hug.
âYou got me so worried! Thank god youâre okay.â She embraced Kieran tightly as she cried.
As Kieran had never seen his mother in this state, he was at a loss on what to do to comfort her. âDonât cry. Look. Iâm back safe and sound.â
âYou rascal! How could you make me worry?â
After she took some time to compose herself, she suddenly hit Kieran on the shoulder with teary eyes that were still angry.
That unexpected smack made him grimace as his motherâs mood swings immediately disheartened him.
âWhat happened to you comforting me? Why did you suddenly hit me? Come on. I just escaped from a dangerous situation. Am I not your son?â He looked at Stefania sadly.
However, she only gave him another slap. âHow I wish you werenât my biological son! Your brother is so smart, but you are so dumb and got kidnapped. Nicholas had never let himself be in such dangerous situations!â
âHow could I compare to Nicholas?â
Kieran was in low spirits and asked for Tobiasâ help. âDad, help me.â
Tobias merely looked at him with eyes that basically said, âyouâre on your own, sonâ.
Once Kieran saw that look, he was heartbroken. So I must be adopted. Thereâs no way Iâm their biological son.
As if he heard Kieranâs inner thoughts, Tobias questioned, âIâm also suspecting if you truly are my son.
How could you be so dumb?â
With that, he ignored Kieran and turned around to call Nicholas to share the good news.
On the other hand, Nicholas was at the airport when he received the call. Even though Tobias asked him not to return, he was still worried.
He had also discussed this with Tessa, who supported his decision to make a trip back to Xerthania.
In her words, Kieran was his brother. He could not just stand idly by when Kieran was in danger.
As for her and Gregory, they had decided to stay in Vienna since they were unsure of the situation back in the country. So, it was best that they waited not to complicate things.
When the phone connected, Tobiasâ voice came through before Nicholas could ask for an update.
âWeâve found Kieran. Donât worry.â Then, he proceeded to recount what happened.
At the same time, Nicholas could hear Stefaniaâs irate lecture and Kieranâs groveling in the background.
âLetâs see if you dare to drink yourself to the ground next time. Youâre lucky that person didnât hurt you.
But, if it was someone with malicious intentions, do you think you could wait until your father found you before getting killed?â
âGosh, Mom. Please. Stop hitting me. Sorry. I admit Iâm at fault.â
âHa! Apologizing isnât enough, young man. Iâll make sure you remember this lesson today!â After that, the chaotic sounds of Kieran running away as he pleaded for his life ensued.
When Nicholas heard his brother calling for help in vain, he finally let out the breath he was holding as he felt the worry dissipate into genuine relief.