Chapter 120

So, with a smile, Ryan replied, "Of course, I can tell you a bedtime story every night. But only if you promise to behave and go to sleep after I'm done." Dennis's eyes lit up with excitement. "I promise!" he exclaimed, jumping up and down with glee.

Shannon shrug from where she sat, but she was most afraid of him discovering that Dennis was actually her son.

Ryan took Dennis to his room and took him to the bed.

"Do you love my mum?" the little boy question took Ryan by question. Was it the exact boy that was just three years old? Ryan thought to himself.

He took a while before he respond, "Yes, I do" he replied sincerely.

"I can tell she loves you too, but don't hurt her! If you dare make her cry, I'll come for you" The little boy's threat was more surprising than answering his question.

"Promise!" Ryan pledged.

I promise," Ryan replied, a bit taken aback by the child's ferocity. He smiled at the boy and said, "You're a brave little knight, to be so fierce in defending you