Chapter 532 - Alaric Was So Confused (1/2)

Alaric, when hearing the child in front of him introduce himself as Altair, could only smile wryly, thinking how fate was mocking him.

”You have a really nice name,” he praised Altair, making the boy smile broadly at his words.

For a moment both of them looked at each other and Alaric saw his reflection in the pair of Altair's eyes.

If only fate didn't take Aleksis from his side, maybe they too could have a son like this.

That thought made him even sadder. He almost looked as though he was mourning in front of Altair. Finally, he took a deep breath and decided to stay away. If he were to be with this child any longer, he would be reminded even more of his own misfortune and how fate was playing with him mercilessly.

”Aren't your parents looking for you?” he asked after a while.

”Ah... Well, I've asked permission to play here while waiting for our puppy to come. They know I'm here anyway...”

”Puppy?” Alaric asked with interest.

”Yeah... Daddy said we could have a new puppy if we helped write on the invitation cards. And our puppy will be coming today.” Speaking of it, Altair's face glowed with joy and happiness. As if it was contagious, Alaric also smiled.

”I'm glad to hear that. You're lucky. I've never had a pet,” Alaric said. He only kept plants because they wouldn't die if they're often left behind, he thought.

This child seems to have a very happy family.

”Whoa... What a pity. You can play with our puppy when she comes.” Altair held Alaric's hand sympathetically. ”We have a very cute dog, but he died of old age, so now Daddy is giving us a new one.”

”Hmm... Thank you. I'll stop by when your dog has arrived later,” Alaric said with a smile. He held the boy's hand in return. For a moment, they held hands like that, without feeling awkward in the slightest.

”Uncle, are you a guest here? I've never seen you before,” Altair voiced.

Alaric nodded. ”I came too early, so I'll just take a little walk around here.”

”Ah... Okay. There's a lake over there if you liked fishing. There are lots of butterflies over here, and next to it, there's a small forest with lots of rabbits.”

”Thank you. I'll be going first then.” Alaric let go of his hand and nodded towards Altair. He then walked away from the child, putting his hands into his pockets. He didn't want to linger any longer, as he was afraid that he would become increasingly fond of the child.

Altair only stared at Alaric's back, which was getting farther from him. His head tilted to the left watching the man's movements and, a moment later, a smile graced his face. Altair realized that the uncle was just like him.

At first glance, one would think that he was a woman because his face had delicate lines, but his tall, sturdy body looked undoubtedly manly and masculine.

Of course, that uncle must have often been mistaken for a woman when he was little, just like me, Altair inwardly thought, nodding. But now, as an adult, of course, people would no longer mistakenly thought he was a woman because of his tall and sturdy body. Meaning that, later, when I become an adult, I can look like him. Really manly and handsome!

That thought made Altair happy, humming as he walked back to the Medici Castle.