Chapter 5 - He forgot her

Jonathan looked at him as an emotion he could not catch seeped into his heart.

He sat beside Nathaniel’s bed and looked at him carefully.

“How old are you?” He asked.

“Oh! I forgot to introduce myself,” Li replied, “I am Nathaniel Green - you can call me Li. I am 6 years old. I will be seven in a few months.

He pointed at Jo and added, “This is my twin sister Joyanna Green - you can call her Jo.”

“Why is your pet name Li? Shouldn’t it be Nat like Jo for Joyanna and Lil for Liliana?” Jonathan asked curiously.

“Nat is dad’s pet name, so I can't be Nat. Besides, I wanted a pet name from Mommy’s name,” Li shrugged like an adult.

“What’s your father’s name?” Jonathan asked, his heart galloping for no reason.

“His name is Jo… Mummy, you are back!” Li exclaimed halfway through answering when he spotted his mother.

Liliana did not know what to say. She had heard Jonathan’s question and realized he had no idea that the kids were his. Maybe he did not recognize her as his wife either.