Chapter 197: Spying on him
Mia’s POV
"He'd be in his game room of course, it's within the mansion" Caleb replied faking a smile at me and I fluttered my eyes.
"It's just Karl, he doesn't miss a moment playing those video games with his friends and so Layla always stuff his room with snacks and meals" Shawn explain and then told me to chill.
Now I could relax, I thought he'd be somewhere alone with those friends but now I realize that they're just online friends.
"So Bryan, how about your new project? Shawn told me about it" Mrs Shawn began and I folded my lips staring at the path Karl took.
I wish to join him but they might look at me suspiciously and weirdly at that too.
"Yeah it's progressing and those greedy men has their money rolling in more than ever" he responded and Shawn snickers.
"I knew it was a good deal and guess what, the CEO of the shells..."
While they discuss about business, nothing registered in my head, all that matters is that I get to see Karl again.
"Karl has really being our strength all this while and I love that kid..." Mrs Shawn's statement drew my attention to them, I didn't know what led to that conversation but hearing his name makes me tensed.
Caleb was silence, his eyes were on me now and I admired the way they spoke about the kid.
"Let's say if the real mom or dad appears and intends to claim their child... won't you let go?" Caleb suddenly asked and their crescent fell.
Shawn and his wife held hands and I saw him swallow hard.
"We are not, even if it means going to the ends of the earth to fight the case, Caleb when you have a kid or someone you cherish this much, you wouldn't let go would you?" Mrs Shawn replied and the spoon in my hand slipped.
I shuddered where I sat as her words made me sober. Hastily I picked the spoon and placed it properly on the plate.
"Oh, sorry about that" Shawn said to me but I just smiled wry and took the spoon.
"You're right, I won't either" I responded and then rubbed Caleb on his thigh while exhaling softly.
"What if he or she had a genuine reason for leaving the child and wants to make things right again?" He pressed on staring at them coldly.
I'd want him to stop because the way their face had grown pale, their eyes sullen and they were suddenly staring at me.
Shawn's voice crackles as he and his wife glanced at each.
"Then pray he or she never finds us and even if they do, we'd only permit them to see him from time to time but not take him away" Shawn replied and smiled at us both while kissing the palm of his wife.
Caleb intended to ask another question but I held his arm with tears in my eyes.
"I see your love for him, I hope no one separates you guys" I whispered and Mrs Shawn finally smiled warmly with tears in her eyes.
"Excuse me...I'd want to use the restroom" I muttered and then rose up gently.
Mrs Shawn intended to direct me there herself but then I gestured to her that I'd find my way around.
I abandoned them and then took a glimpse at Caleb who was uncomfortable and just twirl a glass of wine in his hand.
Shawn brought up another chat and this time around it was revolving politics. I paced away from them, just to go and weep in the restroom.
It's best he doesn't know I'm his mom because it would only bring bad memories.
He believes they're his parents and he wouldn't even accept me. I felt disheartened the more but tried to get a hold of my emotions.
I found his game room and sneaked in to watch him. I could see him with a headphone, a bowl of popcorn in one hand and the other hand had a PS4 controller.
He seems to be taking a break or probably on a call with someone. He should be resting properly and not busy with game.
"Damn matt I'm 8, and that makes you older, you aren't going to camp this year" he mused coldly like an adult scolding his ward.
I smiled.
"I want to play but dad says it's an hour and I don't want mom sad, they almost cancelled their trip for my swimming contest even though it would cost them a huge loss, then I suggested rossa should represent but then guess what?" He pressed and then munched his popcorn lousily.
I leaned on his doorframe eavesdropping.
"Yeah, my godfather brought his beautiful fiancee over and they volunteered to represent my parents"
He suddenly chuckled and I guess whosever he was talking to made him do that.
"I love my mom more than anything in the world and I wish I never get found by my real parents"
I widened my eyes at him while swallowing hard.
"I eavesdropped on them, a month ago, they were panicking over something, like my real mom came around the orphanage they adopted me wanting me back or something"
He heaved a sigh and relaxed his back on the chair. I could sense grief.
"I understand why they couldn't tell me the truth and so I just ignored the news waiting for the day they decide to tell me I'm adopted"
"Hey Matt, don't be a cry baby, your dad is right, you shouldn't be playing around with those bullies, listen to him, he really cares"
"Really? I got no problems with bullies, my dad handles them for me and they always end up in detention at school" he teased and then slurp the pack of juice in his hand.
I melted where i stood and intended to walk away but accidentally, I rammed my head on the wall and winced.
Oh no, he just caught a glimpse of me and drew down the headphone.
"What are you doing here?"
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