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Yuna whispered into her son’s ear, “I’m sorry… Youyou…”

Youyou opened his little mouth to speak but hesitated. He really wanted to ask: Did his daddy really not like him – not want him – so he threw him away and did not bother with him anymore?

Was he really what those adults said? ‘Born to a father but acknowledged by none’?

These questions sprang to his lips, but he forcefully swallowed them back.

Youyou flipped his hand and held his mom’s tender, delicate fingers. He lifted his small face and gazed up at the night sky, speaking softly, “Mommy, even if my daddy doesn’t want us, I still have mommy! I love mommy the most, so don’t be sad! It’s all because of daddy that mommy is sad! When I grow up, I will definitely protect mommy!”

Yuna raised her eyes, followed his line of sight, and gazed outside as well. She eventually gave a long sigh and hugged him even tighter.

“Youyou is such a good child….”

*The Azhe residence*

In the living room, Yuki Azhe, who was sitting on the sofa, sudden