Chapter 663

　　Tabitha's POV 　　Ayla pointed to the figures in the drawing and explained in a childish voice, "Mommy, Wilmot, Helios, and me. We're family." 　　I lightly pressed my lips together and opened my mouth but found myself at a loss for words, unsure how to explain the complex relationships to her. 　　This was probably the inevitable challenge that single-parent families face when it comes to their children—a problem that no mother in the world could easily solve, and I was no exception. 　　[$] 　　After a long hesitation, I slowly said, "Sweetheart, Wilmot is just an uncle. You and I are the real family. Wilmot is with us to protect us, like a godfather. He can only accompany us for a while. One day, when we reach our destination, he will leave." 　　The usually well-behaved Ayla became upset at my explanation. 　　She immediately started to cry, "No! Don't leave! I like Wilmot!" 　　"I know you like him, sweetheart. But you have to understand that in the future, you will meet many, many people. Not