Filed To Story: The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)
Kyla froze. ‘Does that mean it will happen again?‘
However, she could not refute him. After all, Martin Weiss was Nelson’s father. Even though she had Nelson’s custody, he still had visitation rights!
“Alright, Nelson, let’s go back. Grandma made dinner. We were waiting for you,” said Kyla as she took her son’s hand.
Nelson Corbyn obediently followed her into the store. Just then, Martin Weiss suddenly said, “Nelson, if you like what I showed you today and want to be strong, then I can let you learn what you saw today the next time I visit you.”
Nelson Corbyn stiffened.
A flash of doubt passed Kyla’s eyes.
At night, Kyla asked her son, “Did you follow him of your own accord today?”
Nelson Corbyn quietly replied in acknowledgment, but then he said, “Mommy, I… I won’t do it again.”
Kyla stroked her son’s tiny head. “He’s your daddy, after all.
Though I have no feelings for him, that doesn’t mean I’ll cut you off from him.”
“I don’t want him to be my daddy. I have no daddy, only a mommy!” Nelson Corbyn said sternly. After all, the bad childhood memories were too vivid in his mind.
“Alright, don’t talk like that. Didn’t you willingly go out with him today?” said Kyla.
“That’s because he…” Nelson Corbyn paused in the middle of his sentence.
“Because what?” asked Kyla.
Biting his lip, he said, “That’s because he asked me to follow him to see something and asked if I want to be strong.”
“See something? What did you see?” Kyla thought of what Martin Weiss said when he left.
“He just showed me two people having combat training.” Nelson’s eyes lit up at the mention of that. “Well… It’s different from taekwondo.”
Unlike taekwondo, which required a lot of posturing, it was more of a real fight. One could avoid attacks and strike back at one’s opponent hard.
Taekwondo… did seem less practical compared to that.
“Did you like what you saw today? Do you not like taekwondo anymore?” asked Kyla.
“I can become stronger and protect you better!” Nelson Corbyn’s young voice said.
Kyla’s heart broke a little when she heard that. The hardships of life had caused her son to think maturely at such an early age.
“I know you’ve always wanted to protect me, but you’re still too young to carry such a heavy burden. I’ll protect you for now. You’ll grow up and protect me when you’re old enough, okay?”
However, there was still more than a decade to go before her son grew up. Could she protect her child during these years? Could she withstand all the trouble outside, people’s discrimination, strange gazes, and all kinds of sarcasm?
Kyla only felt as if something was pressing down on her heart, making her breathless.
The next day, Martin Weiss arrived at Kyla’s store. “You didn’t scold Nelson for leaving with me yesterday, did you?”
Kyla said, “Why would I scold him? You’re Nelson’s father. I won’t stand in his way if he ever wants to follow you.”
All she wanted was for her son to live a better life. She did not care about anything else.
Martin Weiss’s eyes darkened. “Nelson matters the most to you, doesn’t he?”
“Yes!” she answered with absolute certainty.
“So can you also marry me for Nelson to give him a better life?” The words could not help escaping his mouth.
Even he had no idea what to expect from her.
‘If she refuses, does that mean her hatred for me surpasses Nelson’s importance to her? But if she says yes, even if we marry, all she cares about is our son.
‘Martin Weiss, what are you looking forward to?‘ he asked himself.
“There’s no way I’m going to marry you,” said Kyla.
Martin Weiss’s eyes narrowed instantly. “You refuse?”
She said, “Yes, I refuse! If we do get married, the marriage will be without love. I don’t think a family like that can bring much positive energy to children.”
He said, “Didn’t you consider what I said to you the other day at the police station? Do you still want Nelson to be bullied and discriminated against? Besides, families with both parents present are better for children’s development.”
Kyla hesitated and said, “Nelson still has a long road ahead of him. If there are any ups and downs in life, they are what he must go through. I believe he can overcome them, and I’ll do my best to protect him.”
Kyla looked coldly at Martin Weiss at the mention of that. “Even if it’s true that a family with both parents present is good for Nelson’s development, it’s not like I have to start a family with you.”
Martin Weiss’s expression changed slightly as he frowned. ‘Does that mean she’ll choose another man if she wants to have a family?‘
He was about to speak when Kyla’s phone rang.
Kyla picked up the phone, and Martin Weiss caught a glimpse of the words ‘Chase Harper‘ on the caller ID.
“Chase, what’s the matter?” asked Kyla.
“Kyla, keep an eye out for me and see if Juliet went to your place. If you see her, call me immediately.” Chase Harper sounded anxious.
Kyla froze. “What’s wrong? Is Juliet missing?”
“Yes, I brought her to the shop today. Then business got busy and she disappeared in a blink of an eye. I checked the surveillance footage and saw her riding her bicycle onto the street. She got out of the surveillance range. I’ve called the police. Juliet said she wanted to play with Nelson again, so I thought you could keep an eye out in case she goes over there,” said Chase Harper.
Even Chase Harper thought it was unlikely. After all, Juliet was only a three–year–old child. Although he had brought her to the store once, how could such a young child remember the route?
“Okay, I’ll keep an eye out for her. I’ll look around the neighborhood too. Let me know if you find Juliet.”
“Okay,” replied Chase Harper.
Kyla called toward the back of the store for Mrs. Corbyn, and her mother came out to help keep an eye on the store.
When Mrs. Corbyn walked out, she was a little stunned at the sight of Martin Weiss. Then, she asked her daughter, “What is he doing here?”
“He just came to talk to me about Nelson. Ignore him.” Kyla then told Mrs. Corbyn about Juliet’s disappearance.
Mrs. Corbyn immediately said, “Then hurry and find her! I’ll look after the store, you can look around.”
Kyla had just left the store when Martin Weiss said, “Get in my car, I’ll drive you around. It’s faster that way.”
Kyla hesitated a little but got into Martin Weiss’s car anyway. After all, finding Juliet was what mattered now.
Martin Weiss started the car and drove slowly along the nearby road, while Kyla looked left and right to see if she could spot Juliet.
“Do you care about this child very much?” Martin Weiss asked somewhat jealously.
The rare look of anxiety on her face seemed to be telling him silently how much she valued the child!
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