Chapter 122. Unexpected Bonds

Nathaniel

Via raises her eyes to me and takes hold of my hand. I am attempting to relax myself by pressing my thumb into hers; nevertheless, I am doing this more for the sake of reducing my own anxiousness.

"Come with me," I say, leading her into the living room.

In his jumper, clutching a teething toy in his small fists, Lance watches cartoons.

"Nathaniel, is this your sister's son?" Lance interrupts her, dropping his toy and reaching out to me.

"Dada," he says with a broad, impish smile. I quickly approach him and give him my full attention.

The big smile on his face makes me smile too as I lift him up, running a gentle hand over his hair. "Hey buddy."

"He's your son?" It feels like a bucket of cold water is being thrown on me as Via whispers behind me.

Lance can't see my expression since he's engrossed in his cartoons.

I step back and nod. "Yes, Via, th