Chapter 98

Leon tapped his index finger against Edwin's forehead. "What nonsense are you spouting all day long?" Edwin clutched the edge of the blanket and yanked it over his head, covering both his face and body, using his actions to reject any further interaction with Leon. Leon adjusted the blanket slightly, leaving enough space for him to breathe. Seeing Edwin shutting his eyes tightly and deliberately ignoring him, Leon did not try to wake him. Instead, he spoke with the same patience and gentleness as always. "Rest well and don't overthink things. No matter what happens between your mother and me, our love for you won't change." Edwin did not respond. He kept his eyes shut, pretending to be asleep. Leon bent down and placed a goodnight kiss on his small forehead. "Goodnight." Even then, Edwin showed no intention of acknowledging him. Leon switched off the lights. As the door closed behind him, Edwin opened his eyes in the darkness. His once pure and untroubled gaze was clouded with c