Chapter 56

“Oh yes, I do remember, it was awful, I fell on the ground.” Tio told me showing the pain he had felt when he had fallen.

“I guess I was too careless while playing and got myself into trouble.”

“Where is Uncle Don?” He asked suddenly. “who is this?” He fixed his gaze on Mathias. “You must be related to my father,” he said after a moment his curious gaze fixed on Mattias. “You look quite like me, don’t you?” He added frankly.

“Yes that is true Tio, I am your father’s brother,” Mathias said smiling at his nephew. He couldn’t take his eyes off him as he looked just like his brother and any doubts he had was clearly out of the picture when he looked at little Tio.

“Why haven’t you ever come to see us before? Don’t you like us?” Tio asked him innocently.

I felt the color draining from my cheeks. “I don’t think this is the time for any explanation Tio. You are not quite well and you must put all your energy into getting better.” I squeeze my hand reassuringly