Chapter 34: Am I A Bastard?

CHAPTER 34: AM I A BASTARD?

Tom looked from his mum to his supposed 'daddy' and wondered why no one was responding to his question.

"Tom, you shouldn't ask such meaningless questions. Instead, ask those that are beneficial to you." Evelyn chided him and Tom pouted.

"Tom, a bastard is someone who doesn't have a father," Raphael responded sharply. Evelyn was astounded and she couldn't help but yell at Raphael for telling that to a kid.

"RAPHAEL!"

But he ignored her and proceeded to explain, "But you are not a bastard because you have a father, right?" Raphael winked at Tom and the little boy giggled.

"Yes, you are my father and daddy." He replied happily.

"Now that's how my boy should behave. So don't mind anyone who goes around saying that about you. Just focus on your studies and make your mum proud of you, okay?"

"Okay."

Evelyn rested her head against the window. For a moment there, it was like she was about to lose it. She was confused and at the same time grateful because if it wer