Chapter 69

Nico pulled the small body into his arms. "No, Calvin. Daddy really loves you. Daddy has always loved you. But now Daddy has to live somewhere else."

"But Calvin doesn't want Daddy to go," Calvin began to sob. "Daddy's just here, okay?"

Nico closed his eyes, trying to keep his tears from falling. "Listen, Calvin," he said in a hoarse voice. "Sometimes, adults have to make tough decisions. Daddy and Mommy can't live together anymore, but it's not because Daddy doesn't love you. Daddy will come here often, we can still play together, okay?"

"But Calvin wants Daddy here," Calvin whined as he hugged Nico's neck tightly. "Calvin wants Daddy and Mommy to get along."

Celine, who was standing behind them, was silent. Her eyes watched the two of them, and something pinched her heart when she saw how tightly Calvin hugged Nico. But she stood her ground, keeping her expression level. He knew that if he got carried away with his emotions, things would become even more d