Blake replied, “He’s Professor Gedding. Don’t go looking for him, though. We had snuck out of his place. If he discovers our whereabouts, he’ll come and capture us.” Eugene frowned. “What do you mean? Where did you sneak out from?”
After some thought, Blake asked, “Are you talking about this time or the previous time?” Eugene was shocked. “Have you guys snuck out from his place many times before?”
“Yes. It’s the second time, and we’re pretty sure he won’t find us. We went to many places before coming here. I came from Scanlivia, Carter was from Halentis, and Terry was from Promise Island. You mustn’t expose us.”
Eugene dipped his head. “Don’t worry. Since you guys are my sons, I’ll protect you.” Blake refuted disdainfully, “Don’t call us your sons yet. We have yet to decide if we want to acknowledge you as our father.”
Eugene was torn between tears and laughter. “Since we’re father and sons, you can never deny our relationship. It’s against the law if your grandfather wants to confine you to any place. Now that I’m around, you don’t have to be afraid of him anymore.”
Blake scowled. “Don’t say that. He’s been treating us well.” Eugene was perplexed. “But you just said he’d capture you if he found you.”
Blake said scornfully, “He’s just worried we might fall into danger. Alright, I have to get going now. Otherwise, I’ll be late for school.”
Despite being puzzled, Eugene glanced at the time and realized Blake had to set off. He suggested, “I’ll treat you to dinner. Tell the two of them to come as well.”
Blake shook his head. “I’m sorry. We already have some arrangements in the evening.” Eugene was startled for a moment before putting on a smile. “Alright, then. Give me your contact number. We’ll meet another time.”
With a solemn expression, Blake said, “I have to discuss the matter with Carter and Terry first. I’ll only give you my contact number if we decide to acknowledge you as our father.”
Eugene felt helpless at that but could only make a concession. “I’ll come here to look for you if I want to see you next time.”
“Sure,” Blake replied. “You can leave now. I have to get going.” Eugene asked, “Do you study at Imperial Kindergarten?”
Blake bowed his head. “Yes.”
Eugene smiled in response. He did not expect the three of them to be in the same school as North. As he watched the car leave, he let out a helpless sigh. He initially thought he could glean some information from Blake, but he ended up feeling more puzzled.
Where do they come from? More importantly, how will I explain to Olivia about the three kids that came out of nowhere?
All these problems were giving him a headache. During a break in the afternoon, Olivia and Jewel got some rest in the film set’s dressing room and memorized their lines.
All of a sudden, Christoff entered the room and snatched the script from Olivia. “You’re supposed to rest.” Then, he sat across from her and demanded, ‘Come on. Talk to me.”
She was annoyed to see him there and did not want to talk to him, trying to retrieve her script. “Give it back to me.”
He lifted his arm to dodge it. A speechless Olivia glowered at him and refused to dance to his tune. “Keep it, then.. You’ll do the acting on my behalf later.” With that, she was ready to leave.
Christoff took her arm. “Why are you mad all of a sudden? Are you on your period? Or have you not made up with Eugene yet?” He studied the woman with a tilted head. She furiously swatted his hand away. “It’s none of your business.”
Displeased, he clucked his tongue. “Don’t you understand I’m just concerned about you? I decided to talk to you since you’re in a terrible mood.”
