Chapter 227

"No." Aito sniffled. "No, I can't. You guys have treated me so well. You gave me the things my own parents could never give me. I am very grateful for that but-"

"But what?" Kenji cut him off. "We lied to you, yes. You're angry, it is your right to be as I understand that we have hurt you but you shouldn't treat us like this. Don't hurt us like this Aito. We love you and you know it. You should know that if we keep things from you, it's for your own good. We're protecting you. Not telling you the truth is also part of it and if I have to do this all over again, I won't change a single thing because that was the only way to keep you safe"

"But safe from what?" Aito asked. That question was tearing him apart inside. "What do you need to protect me from? My past? Everyone faces their past at one time in their lives and they get over it. What makes you think I need protection from it?"

"Because it will put your life at risk!" Kenji shouted.

"Enough!" Kento snappe