30: Love

WINTER:

Not only was Liam happy at the dining table, but also Dad. He was the happiest as he stared at Calcifer dining with us. There was a satisfied look on his face which I usually saw whenever my ex-husband was around.

Ynes and Hawk were neutral. Still, I could sense that they did not like seeing Calcifer here, but they were civil about it especially since Dad was there.

All of us did not want to disappoint Dad. Having Calcifer here with us made him energized. That's the only thing why I was tolerating my ex-husband's presence here with us.

"Son, I'm quite happy that you are here. You're not busy in the company, I presume?"

Calcifer drank the contents of his wine glass while I was already finishing my leftovers. Hawk was beside me, while Liam was on my right side.

Putting the wine glass on the table after, Calcifer retorted, "There are still things to do, Dad, but that can wait. Family is more important."

Dad grinned. "That's correct, son. Know the importance of family because t