49 You can be my stepdad

Marc hesitated, contemplating how to broach the delicate topic with Kayden. "You know, sometimes life puts us in tough spots," he began cautiously, choosing his words carefully. Kayden glanced up, sensing the weight in Marc's tone. "What do you mean?" he asked, intrigued yet cautious. "Well, sometimes people have secrets... things they can't share easily," Marc explained cryptically, a tinge of vulnerability in his voice. Kayden furrowed his brow, trying to read between the lines. "Like what?" Marc sighed, grappling with the best way to express his thoughts. "Say, if I had a child outside of what everyone knows… the rate at which I will be crucified for it will be massive," he stated, the weight of his words hanging heavy in the air. Kayden's expression shifted, realization dawning upon him. "You mean... like a hidden child? Like me?" he queried, trying to connect the dots. Marc nodded silently, the gravity of his statement sinking in. He didn't need to el