Chapter 14: Bonding Time

Finn squatted down by their side, as softly and calmly as he could, but Gwen could tell that he was also extremely nervous.

What if Cody didn't accept him?

It was almost visible how his brain was working at that moment. She knew it was also a very important moment for him, and she could not neglect that. If it was the other way around, she would be feeling desolated.

Cody looked hypnotized by Finn, as if it was the first time seeing the man. Gwen was also very nervous. What if this hurt him in some way? What if Cody resented her for hiding his father for so long?

It was true that maybe Cody wasn't old enough to understand all of that, so all she could hope was that Cody didn't give it much importance now that he had his dad around.

"I think I would like it, mommy," he finally said, and Finn let out a deep sigh in relief.

"That's great, baby. Remember that mommy said that your dad worked a lot and didn't have time to visit us?" she asked, still keeping her voice soft.

Cody nodded, sti