Chapter 361 - A SOFT HEART (2/2)

Kaito made a sad expression.

”How can you kick me out after taking advantage of me?”

”When did I take advantage of you? I was examining your injuries.” She retorted. ”I am sure you have a few houses in Tokyo. Go stay in one of them.”

”But there won't be anyone to watch over me if I take a turn for the worse.”

Akira realised she had shot herself in the foot by kicking him in anger.

”Fine, fine. You can stay. But don't expect me to wait on you, hand and foot. I am a busy woman. I have things to handle.”

She went to the kitchen and made a simple breakfast of ramen. She did not have fresh ingredients, and it was too early to have groceries delivered. She brought a bowl of noodles for Kaito who seemed quite at home, stretched out on the couch.

”Eat.” She ordered.

Kaito hid a smile. His Akira was the classic example of someone with a hard mouth but a soft heart. He picked the bowl and began eating.

The noodles were simple, but Kaito felt satisfied as he chewed. He wondered how it would feel to share more meals with her. The thought made him anticipate the future. For the first time, he was not just existing.

He was living and realising the pŀėȧsurės of life beyond being a great ȧssassin.

When they finished breakfast, Akira showed him to a guest bedroom grudgingly. However, she still gave him all the essential supplies for a stay. As for clothes, she could only give him the number of a local personal shopper.

As soon as Hu Lei left, Kaito switched on his phone. He had not checked his messages for almost a full day, and a lot of things happened since he took Hu Lei to the cliffside.

Kaito debated whether to call him back. For a moment, he decided to ignore the calls. Then, he remembered that he needed to partner with his grandfather for now. Without his grandfather, he would not be able to remain in the family and expose that evil uncle.

”Where were you when I called yesterday?” His grandfather shouted as soon as Kaito called.

”It seems your plan to turn me into a target is quite effective.” Kaito laughed coldly.

”Are, are you alright?” The old man, at least, showed some remorse.

”I am not dead yet. So, what do you want?”

”It's nothing much.” Elder Takahashi cleared his throat awkwardly. ”I was just wondering why you did not show up for work.”

”Oh, about that, let's postpone to the next week. I am currently in Tokyo. I won't be back until the end of the week.”

”That is also good. The third one's son is in Tokyo. I will send you the details so that you can meet him.” The crafty grandfather ended the call before Kaito could protest.

Kaito almost laughed. If he had grown up with the Takahashi family, he might have been close to the old man.

It was a resignation letter.