45 Hugs and Tears (1/2)

”Dad, can you call mom, I need to tell you both something.” Aatrox said in the most serious voice he had used ever since he came into this world.

In the early days he had come into this world, he still felt like just an intruder who had dominated the body of a teenager. But now, after absorbing some of Benjamin's memories, Aatrox has begun to love his family and has begun to feel part of this world, just like Benjamin.

Amanda left the children playing in the tub while she was worried to know what had happened and was so important that the two most important men in her life were so serious. After Alex told her what he had asked Benjamin, Amanda understood and also turned serious.

”So… I don't really know where to start, it may seem like a lot of nonsense, but basically, since I've been in a coma, it's like I've lived another life. No knowledge of this one here. In this life, I was overwhelmed by a bloodthirsty sword, where I learned to cultivate and grew stronger and stronger. After becoming the strongest being in that universe, I was killed while I was at my weakest moment and woke up here.” Aatrox said as he kept his head down in fear of their reaction.

”So... Have you lived in another world with no one beside you?” Amanda asked in a low voice.

”Yes... I only had my sword as my companion.” Aatrox answered in a low tone a little worried.

”And did you get hurt a lot there? Alex asked as he approached.

But what he expected did not happen. Amanda and Alex hugged him on either side and held him tight in their tight embrace. Neither of the three said anything for five minutes until Aatrox asked. ”Why? Why are you treating me so well? I've lived somewhere so long, and you still accept me, love me?” He asked confused.

”Son, that word I've just said has a power that you can't imagine. If you told us this before you taught us about magic, we probably wouldn't believe it, but now that you have shown us this world, we can only imagine the dangers you have experienced during that time. Imagining that you died makes my heartache. No matter what you went through, you will still be our son and we will love you as we always love you, even if you have experienced this adventure, you will still be our son.” Amanda said with tears in her eyes as she hugged Aatrox even tighter.

Alex said nothing, but the tears welling up in his eyes as he tightened his hold on her, too, showed Aatrox how much he cared.

Aatrox unconsciously began to cry. Crying for real, but for happiness. He lived for so many years and no one ever cared if he was alive if he was fine, but his parents, while not quite sure what happened, showed such concern that Aatrox couldn't hold back the tears of such happiness.

”I love you.” Aatrox said as he hugged them tightly as well.

”We love you too, son.” Alex said with a smile returning the hug.

”From now on I want you to avoid these dangerous things. I want my child to have a normal life again.” Amanda said as she tried to control herself.

”Mother... I don't think I'll ever be able to have a normal life again, but I'll do anything to keep myself safe for you. Aatrox said with regret. He knew that when someone started on the path of cultivation, there was no turning back.

After a few minutes just enjoying the moment, Amanda heard the children calling her out of the bath as they were too excited to watch anime with their brother. Amanda quickly wiped the tears from her face and went to help the children finish.

Alex and Aatrox went to the kitchen and shared a glass of juice just enjoying each other's presence.