The weight of each word bore down on their hearts, making it feel like they were suffocating. Ederic clenched his fists, struggling to control his emotions, when his hand was suddenly enveloped by a warm one—Aaron's. Ederic tilted his head to look at the elder."You know, I never wanted you to be the downfall of the Alits, but I became one," Aaron said, his tone heavy with regret."Still, I'm the reason, Hyung," Ederic thought to himself.Aaron scoffed, remembering the resentment he had once held against Ederic during their teenage years. Ederic chuckled softly, revealing a hint of pain."Leave it. Do you know that Alit Enterprises is on the verge of collapse?" Aaron changed the subject, his expression grave."Yeah, I know... I saw everything on the news," Ederic nodded, his lips pressed into a thin line. Once more, their conversation seemed to stall, words failing them. Aaron took a deep breath before continuing."About Hazel, I adopted her five years ago when she was just a 2-year-o
Ryan, Alistair, and Dallin's marriage was indeed a momentous occasion, filled with love, joy, and understanding. As they tied the knot, they embraced their polyamorous relationship, defying societal norms and expectations.It was a day of celebration and togetherness, as they chose to share their happiness with their closest family and friends. Dallin's vision for the wedding venue was nothing short of breathtaking.The place was adorned with an exquisite blend of flowers and crystals, representing their love's uniqueness and beauty. The decorations created a magical atmosphere, welcoming the guests with a delightful fragrance and a glistening aura. Every detail was carefully planned by Alistair and Ryan as It was preferred by Dallin. “Do you like it, baby?” Ryan whispered near Dallin's ear, while Alistair was dangerously close, wrapping his hand around Dallin's thin waist. Dallin nodded with a shy smile, his face turning a deep shade of pink and red.“We prefer the word 'darling',”
The day overflowed with joy and happiness as the entire family reunited, but Mr. Alit stayed away from the crowd, seemingly overwhelmed with emotions. Ederic attempted to engage him in conversation, but he was met with silence.Aaron decided to share a small story about Ederic, and as they listened, Dallin couldn't help but offer a playful warning to the younger one. "Don't ever think about running away from home, hmm?" he said cutely, and Ederic nodded in agreement. It was a charming family that seemed to thrive on breaking societal norms."I'm your brother-in-law, so you should listen to me and be a good boy," Dallin declared proudly, but he instantly regretted his words when Ryan draped his arm around Dallin's waist, pulling him closer."What did you say, Darling? I can't quite hear you properly," Ryan whispered near Dallin's ear, causing Dallin to tremble. Alistair chuckled at their interaction, while Lyan seemed ready to confront Ryan for startling his little mochi."Hey, Ryan Al
As Aaron entered the house, his excitement filled the grand hallway. However, his joy was interrupted when he encountered unfamiliar faces standing in the centre of the hall. Mr Alit, Aaron's father, remained silent but visibly tense. A young boy, two or three years younger than Aaron, timidly hid behind a lady who stood opposite his mother. Oblivious to the situation, the young boy went about his routine after returning from school."Mum..." Aaron's face lit up with his trademark dimpled smile. The young boy stole a glance, peeking from behind his mother, at the boy embracing his mother with affection. Aaron's smile possessed a captivating charm that could enthral anyone in his vicinity. It was the most beautiful smile the young boy had ever witnessed as if his entire universe had unfolded before him.Aaron leapt into his mother's arms, enveloping her in a tight embrace. "What's happening here? Who are they?" he asked his mother with a perplexed tone. His mother flinched, a fleeting
Ederic made his way to the first floor, where he noticed two women casting an admiring gaze at the child. Excitement surged through him as he longed to spend some time alone with Aaron. With just one look, he had already fallen for Aaron's captivating dimpled smile, though the little one remained unaware of what was about to unfold.However, Ederic's infatuation with Aaron's charming smile was about to turn into a heartbreaking disappointment. Mrs. Alit and Ederic's mother exited the hall, and Mrs. Alit escorted Ederic's mother to her room. The situation felt slightly awkward, but Ederic didn't want to exacerbate it further.Ederic stood outside the room for five minutes, hesitating to knock on the door. Earlier, he had overheard Aaron shouting at his father and storming off to his room in anger. The more Ederic contemplated, the more his heart fluttered."H-hyung..." he called out, but there was no response from within. Prior to arriving at this mansion-like house, Mr. Alit had alrea
Mr. Alit made the decision to enroll Ederic in Aaron's prestigious school, relying on the fact that Aaron, being the elder brother, would be able to take care of Ederic until he graduated. It was a new experience for the younger sibling, so Aaron's support was crucial. Aaron, who would be graduating in a few months, had to help Ederic adapt to the new school. Mr. Alit couldn't bear to let his son study in an ordinary school since Ederic was the second young master of the influential Alit empire. The thought of him suffering in a regular school was unbearable, but little did Mr. Alit know that enrolling Ederic in the same school as Aaron would bring even greater challenges."Tomorrow, Aaron, bring Ed with you to school. All the necessary arrangements have been made. Once you're there, he only needs to attend his classes. Everything has been taken care of," Mr. Alit stated, savoring a glass of red wine.Silently, everyone continued their meal. Upon hearing his father's instructions, Aa
The younger boy had been attentively listening to the class until someone accidentally struck his injured elbow. A sharp pang of pain shot through him, nearly bringing tears to his eyes. It was a distressing sensation, momentarily blinding him. He dared not turn to see the person responsible for the blow.To be honest, he had no desire to become entangled in any classroom altercation, especially since he was new to the school. Although he possessed the courage to defend himself, he had failed to do so in front of his elder brother, Aaron Alit."What a nuisance. The younger brother of that arrogant fellow. How can he be so adorable? I want to ruin that cute face," one student muttered.Ederic grew angry, not because the student wished to mar his face, but because he referred to his elder brother as an arrogant fellow. It seemed as if this student had been holding a grudge against Aaron for some time. In his current condition, Ederic couldn't speak up. How could they be so conceited? He
The younger sat beneath the stadium, tears streaming down his face like a gentle river. Oblivious to the passage of time, he cried unabated, unable to contain the flood of his emotions."Why... why doesn't he like me? Eomma said everyone would like me, but Hyung doesn't." He sniffled, his sobs intensifying. An hour had elapsed since the young one had sought solace within the stadium. Startled by a rustling sound from outside, he peered through a small gap and finally realized that a physical education class for the senior high second-year students was taking place."I've been here for so long." He wiped away his tears and stepped out of the stadium. He discovered his Hyung engrossed in a spirited game of basketball with his juniors, a radiant smile highlighting his dimples.“Hyung was always kind to everyone, but why not to Ederic?” The younger boy found this peculiarity disconcerting. Ignoring his Hyung's joyful interaction with his peers, he abruptly fled. In truth, he felt a twinge