Chapter 231 - A Big Baby (1/2)

We often hear people say that love is when you instantly feel happy seeing the person you love happy. But why do people not talk about friendship like that? In my opinion, love and friendship aren't that far off from each other. Oftentimes, there is a very thin line between the two. So can't we say, the best way to define friendship is when you feel happy just seeing your friend happy?

Well, at least, that's how Dylan described friendship. And for that very reason, he was skipping around, whistling like a fool as if it wasn't Darren who found the love of his life but rather it was him. Xiu had been right about him, he really had managed to keep his childlike innocence even though he saw the worst of people. Just like the fact that even though he was heartbroken and he stopped looking for love that didn't mean that he stopped loving.

Instead, for some reason, Dylan really learned the value of love when he felt heartbroken for the first time in his life. And that's why he loved everyone around him with even more passion. That's why he was so protective of everyone around him including Darren.

As he arrived at his parent's place, looking like an idiot, he met the housekeeper at the door and inquired about his mother. And knowing that his mother had been in the kitchen since the time she had talked to him over the phone, Dylan's smile widened. He put off his coat and gave it to the housekeeper, rolling his sleeves, he went straight towards the kitchen.

His senses were overwhelmed even before he entered the kitchen because of the delicious aromas assaulting him temptingly. Slowly and sneakily, he came behind his mother and... ”Boo!”

”Ah!” Zhao Wei placed a hand over her chest and hit his head with the spatula in her hand saying, ”Hedi, aren't you old for these pranks now? You scared me so badly.”

Dylan didn't mind her rebuking him as he wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and placed his chin on her shoulder saying, ”Ma!”

”What?” replied Zhao Wei as she picked up a new spatula to stir the vegetables on the stove.

”Ma!” said Dylan once again but this time dragging his words a little like a kid.

”What is it?” said Zhao Wei with a slight annoyance in her tone. Just as Dylan opened his mouth, she added, ”If you called me once again, I'm gonna hit you again.” Dylan didn't speak after that but he didn't let her go either. Whenever his mother moved around the kitchen, he followed along like a lost child. ”Son, what's wrong with you? Why are you following me like you used to do when you wanted a candy? Your food is almost ready. Go and take a shower, I'll serve it for you.”

Dylan shook his head saying, ”I don't wanna let go.”

A line appeared between her brows. She placed a hand against his cheek and asked, ”What's wrong? Why are you being this clingy today?”

”Nothing, I just missed you,” answered Dylan straightforwardly.

”You missed me? I wonder why is that?” questioned Zhao Wei as she narrowed her eyes at him suspiciously.

”Ma, I can't miss you? I always miss you the most. Well, I actually am missing dad even more. I haven't seen him in months. Can you both stop fighting already?” Dylan whined while tugging at her apron with a pouty face.

”When did I fight with your dad? He is just busy. Don't assume things on your own. By the way, you only come to me when no one else gives you attention.” She pinched his cheeks saying, ”Are you looking for mom's attention again? My attention seeker!”

Dylan smiled unapologetically as he nodded and said, ”That's not all. Today, I'm really love deprived as well.” He was stuffed with Darren and Xiu's show of affection so much that he needed someone to remind him that he was the most beloved child. And what better way than to look for the person who loved him unconditionally?