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114.A MERE TASTE

Author: Adeola
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Declan's POV

As soon as I got home, my feet found their way to Dame's room. It was still early and the boy was fast asleep on the bed. I watched him sleep peacefully, and I felt all sorts of emotions washed over me.

Should I be happy or sad? Angry or just relieved? I couldn't tell. How come I never get to notice those glaring features he took after me? How come it never crossed my mind when I found out he was Vanessa's child? How did I overlook all these things, I don't know, but I blamed myself for not being able to recognise my son.

I remembered how smart he was on the first day I met him. How he could tell from my reaction that I had an ulterior motive, and I smiled at the memory. I'm glad I saved him on that night.

Who would have known that I wasn't doing anyone else a favour but myself? Despite how stubborn he was from the beginning, I took my time to make him comfortable until he loosened up around. That was unusual. I hated kids, especially ones that throw tantrums, but I was g
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