Chapter 605

Chapter 605 Welcome to My World

After sunset, we returned to the villa. Shawn bathed the two children while I brought Eilam to his

bedroom on the third floor. Shawn specifically mentioned that he preferred silence when dealing with

business matters at night, so no one was to stay on the second floor.

Kevin also explained, "Although we regularly eat and sleep over at Sunny's house, we usually stay over

on the first or third floor."

"Okay. So, you and Eilam can share a room."

"Sure. Now, I have someone I can talk with."

"Uhm… Eilam doesn't seem like someone who'll chat with you."

However, Kevin did not mind. "It's fine. I can talk the whole night, so he's bound to reply to me at some

point. It's better than living alone."

I did not know how to reply to him.

That evening, Diego brought two nannies to the villa. He said it was Shawn's orders because the two

children were still on breast milk.

Next month would be Skyler and River's first birthday. They were not old enough to stop drinking breast

milk yet, but we had already made plans to stop breastfeeding. Therefore, we had been gradually

reducing their breast milk intake.

"That's great. The children are quite active, and it makes me more relieved to have extra pairs of

hands. Come to think of it, I haven't gotten used to taking care of my children."

"Wives of wealthy families don't have to do everything themselves."

I could not find words to retort that.

Diego asked, "What are you having for dinner?"

As Kevin was still angry at him for what happened last time, he rebuked, "Hurry up and leave! Go home

if you don't have any business here, and let me be free of annoyance for one night."

Diego spoke in defiance, "Who exactly is the annoying one here? By the way, Aimes has yet to hold a

funeral for LG. He says he must wait for Shawn."

When Kevin heard that, he replied, "She has overstepped Sunny's boundaries more than once, so he

will never attend her funeral."

"What you said is true, but we can't do anything about Amies' stubbornness."

Kevin replied, "Let him do whatever he wants. You, on the other hand, leave."

Diego originally wanted to stay over for dinner but was chased away by the vengeful Kevin. When I

arrived upstairs, I saw Shawn had finished giving the children their baths and even helped them

change into pretty clothes.

Just as I entered the room, I saw him caressing River's cheeks with his fingers while hesitantly

speaking to me, "She's so young. This tiny child needs to be meticulously cared for to grow up

healthily." He exclaimed, "She's so fragile."

"As her father, it's your responsibility to do those meticulous things."

He replied softly, "You're right. Those are things that a father should do."

"Sunny, what would you like for dinner?"

"I need to leave in a while," he informed me.

"Well, when are you coming home?"

He gave a short reply. "Tomorrow night."

"Remember to have your meals. Don't starve yourself."

"I know. You don't have to remind me of everything."

With a bitter expression, I asked, "Are you saying I'm annoying?"

"Ray, you're putting words into my mouth."

A few minutes later, Shawn left the villa with Eilam, who had just arrived today. I was worried about

them, but Kevin assured me that everything was under Shawn's control, so there was no reason for me

to worry. What he said was true, but Eilam and Shawn had not had the chance to get to know each

other.

I wonder how they would get along.

…

Inside the helicopter, Shawn had changed into a formal black suit with a standard white shirt inside

before resting. Occasionally, he would glance at the quiet young man. "Hey—"

Eilam realized he was calling him and asked, "Father, you called?"

Hearing that, Shawn curled his lips into a smile. "You're a fast learner."

Eilam pursed his lips before asking, "What do you need?"

"Are you sure you want to cut ties with the Yonder Family?"

Eilam's eyes glistened as he confirmed. "Yes."

Seeming to have thought of something, Shawn began. "I left the Xenos Family before I turned ten and

have been living in Europe since. I consider Finland my real home, but there were times during the late

nights when I'd think of the Xenos Family and wonder why else I would return to the Xenoses besides

claiming my rights as the successor. After thinking about it for many years, I finally remembered that

my mother was there. Although she treated me coldly, we're bound by blood, and I can't help but yearn

for her attention."

After listening to his story, Eilam seemed to have understood something. He asked softly, "What are

you trying to tell me, Father?"

"Your biological parents remain alive, but you chose me and Mrs. Xenos to be your parents. Since you

still have ties buried deep inside you while joining the Xenos Family, I can't be sure that you'll always

stand by our side. Do you understand what family means?"

Eilam respectfully replied, "Please tell me."

"Your family are people you'll never abandon no matter what danger or difficulties you face. Also, you'll

always see their safety as your top priority and have ample trust in them. I hope you can see the Xenos

Family like how you see your religion."

"Are you afraid I might hurt—"

Shawn interrupted him and spoke calmly, "I'm not worried you'd hurt them. I just hope you can

understand what I expect from you. Likewise, I'll have the same conversation with Skyler and River in

the future." With a tired body, he massaged his head with his fingers while explaining, "As children of

the Xenos Family, you need to have a backbone, and you must all band together and help each other.

Eilam, I will be testing you for the next two years. If you're not suited to become a Xenos, I won't let you

stay with us anymore."

Shocked, Eilam explained, "So, this is what you meant earlier. I understand. You can rest assured that I

won't dive too deep into my past affinities and memories, nor would I hesitate when making my choice.

If I were raised by the Xenoses, then the Xenos Family… You, Mother, Skyler, and River have my

absolute trust! That also means that if the Yonder Family and Xenos Family were to get into a dispute, I

will stand by the Xenos Family and protect their benefits."

Shawn nodded in satisfaction when he saw how smart and understanding the young man was. "Great.

I'm sure they'll treat you the same way."

Eilam was taken aback. His eyes widened as he stared at the indifferent man sitting before him like he

had everything under his control. "You…"

"To us, you're family too. Since I laid my expectations, of course, I'll expect them to do the same. I won't

favor one child over the other."

After saying that, Shawn closed his eyes to rest. He had been in Eilam's shoes and was also

abandoned, so he knew Eilam's thoughts and concerns. As a parent, he was doing his job to make him

feel at ease.

At the same time, he was trying to confirm Eilam's thoughts.

In the past, Shawn would not have bothered to do such a thing as he had never thought he would need

to ease a child. However, his wife had chosen him, so as someone who was forced to become the

child's father, it was in his best interest to help the kid. Also, he should see Eilam as his own and teach

him with care.

He had his children but would not favor one over the others. He hoped that Eilam could become an

excellent person who could take charge on his own and help the Xenos Family. To prevent Eilam from

feeling inferior, Shawn had to train a separate force for him. However, those were just afterthoughts as

he had already made a decision.

Eilam carefully asked, "Where are we going?"

"Eilam, I welcome you to my world."