Chapter Forty-Four

Steven King's heart tumbled in his chest as he watched his father’s eyes skim through the menu. They hadn't said a word to each other since they sat down, making Steven feel like a kid in the principal’s office.

Why was he acting like a bunch of nerves before his dad? The same person he had desperately longed to see for so long.

“I think I'll have the pancake, eggs and orange juice. It is freshly squeezed, I hope?”

“Yes Dad.” Steven answered as he beckoned on Stefan to take their order.

“Wow, Dad. It's good to see you. How did you manage to get in? I thought this was just for married couples?”

“It is. I brought my wife, Serena.”

His wife?

“Wow… That's… Congratulations, Dad! I'm happy… I had no idea you remarried.”

“I didn't. Oh, you should have seen your face, Steven.” William said, slamming the table with his bare palm as he laughed. Steven, who wasn’t sure what the joke was, laughed along with him.

“ Hiring a wife is so easy these days. In my time, it was a loooot harder. It's a