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Yannis set down his fork and said, “I’m leaving. You all eat. Ignoring Devin’s attempt to stop him, he stood and walked straight out
The fragile peace between James and Yannis, painstakingly built over the past two days, shattered once again, plunging the room into ley steno. The plate of creamy mushrooms sat untouched–a silent witness to the renewed chill at the table.
Layla hesitated, tom between chasing after Yannis and staying with James. She knew James had just had a check–up, and all those old injuries from his youth were acting up again. He really shouldn’t get agitated now.
Normally, Yannis would have let things slide with James, but today was different. Ever since that incident over a decade ago, the once close bond between them chilled in an instant.
Their relationship wasn’t exactly bad, but the warmth and affection they’d once
“You ungrateful brat! Don’t you dare come
Yannis paused for a split second, then strod
shared as father and son vanished without a trace.
James roared, fury surging through him as the harsh words escaped his lips.
away without looking back.
James’s furious gaze burned into Yannis’s retreating back, his chest heaving with barely contained rage.
“Dad, I’ll go after Yannis,” Devin said. Then he cast a concerned glance at Layla. Once Layla gave him a reassuring nod, he turned and strode quickly out of the hall to catch up with Yannis.
Yannis walked out of the long corridor. The Perkins Manor was a masterpiece of a Victorian–style building. Because Grace liked it, James had spent a fortune to have it constructed. Every detail was exquisitely crafted.
Devin caught up with Yannis. He said, “Yannis, don’t take Dad’s words to heart. He didn’t mean it. You’ve been abroad for two years, and it’s rare for you to finally come home. He’s been waiting so long for this day.
“He wanted you to stay, but he just didn’t know how to say it, so he lashed out in frustration.”
“I’m not angry. His health isn’t good, you and Layla should look after him,” Yannis said evenly, having long known James’s temper.
Devin avoided mentioning James further. Recalling that Victor had told him Yannis was out of money, he said, “Need money? I can send you some.” His usually stern gaze softened with concern as he looked at Yannis.
Yannis arched an eyebrow at him and teased, “What? Got so much money you don’t know what to do with it?”
“Right, Layla has got money burning a hole in her pocket too. Take some as pocket money,” Devin said with a warm chuckle. His tone softened when speaking to Yannis, a stark contrast to his usual sternness with outsiders.
When they were kids, Yannis insisted on having only the best: good food, fine clothes, and quality drinks. Devin and Layla saved every penny they got from Grace, just to spend it all on Yannis.
When Yannis was born, Devin and Layla had sworn to protect him at all costs and to honor Grace’s love. But after everything that happened, they lost
Grace.
With Grace gone, they could no longer repay her; all they could do was redouble their love and devotion, pouring it into James and Yannis.
When Yannis first went abroad, his living conditions deteriorated so and Layla rushed overseas to bring him home.
drastically that he developed a high fever and nearly fell into a coma. Terrified, Devin
While Yannis was still in a coma, they’d already arranged for an air ambulance to fly him home. But as soon as Yannis woke up, he refused to go back with them. They had never been able to handle Yannis.
In the end, they just shoved cash into his hands, threatening, “If you don’t take it, we’ll knock you out and drag you back to!” But Yannis just wouldn’t take their money.
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Now that they’d finally managed to get Yannis back home, Devin and Layla would give him their hearts if they could.
“Save it for your future wife. I’m off,” Yannis said.
Knowing he couldn’t make Yammis stay, Devin said gently, “Yannis, if you ever need anything, just come to me. Layla and I will always have you hà matter what.”
