Chapter 4– A MOTHER’S LOVE, A FATHER’S RECOGNITION (1) (2/2)

”But I’ care of Sierra2-chan3”

”Cecilia, you didn’t exactly answer the question…”

”And I don’t like violence, you know…”

”Like I said, that’s not really an answer”

Father’s expression soured after hearing Mother’s casual response I understand her feelings though…

”Besides, Russel, we’ll be as busy as ever taking care of Sierra-chan Surely Gerald-chan will be able to help out with his ic from now on?”

Mother gently s from Father to me

”Right, Gerald-chan?”

”…please don’t add chan”

”But Gerald-chan is my cute child”

”Again, that’s not an answer!”

”But you haven’t answered my question either”

”He’s at the age they start acting like grown-ups I understand it’s teo easier on him, Cecilia”

”Father, not you too!”

When I raised my voice in irritation, the two of them smiled warmly

It was a picture of a happy family

It was the very ie of happiness

It was in total contrast tofeeling of unease4

AUTHOR’S NOTE

Thank you for the a as it lasts

Again, thank you for your continued support

1 セシル -> Cecile (French) -> Cecilia (latinate)

2 シエラ

3 japanese honorific of endearment, for the none of you that haven’t seen this before

4 Subtle foreshadowing is subtle