77 Someday, Yousll Understand (1/2)

Jia could not help herself but cry as well. It was such a wrenching sight of a father and son being reunited. Jian never lacked the fatherly love and attention since,for Jim,he was of his flesh and blood. If it were not for the decision of Jim to introduce him to his biological father whilestill at a young age,Jian would probably not suspect in his later years. Jim loved him so much and he was an apple of his eye.

However,seeing them now , broke her heart. Most especially, the immense pain that Anthon must had harbored in his heart. The sound of his sobs pierced into her soul that she wanted to runto hold and comfort him.

Jim,on the other hand,felt a strong force gripping around his heart as he shifted his gaze from Anthonto Jia. Women always cry, he thought. They were even moved unnecessarily by the novels they read or by the stories in sad movies.

Perhaps, her tears may not be out of longing for Anthon, he comforted himself.Perhaps ,because, the scene was indeed touching.

After a long while,Anthon's emotion steadied. He held Jian at arm's length and then closely looked at him. His son, undeniably,had his looks. He smiled upon the thought of it. And as he looked down on him again,the boy curled up into his chest, wondering why he was sobbing and smiling.

”Daddy, why are you not living with us?Jian asked innocently,sending a chill inside his heart.

Anthon thought over. How would he answer him? How would he understand? Finally, he came up with an answer.

”Jian,you're still a baby in my eyes and you cannot understand many things yet. Daddy Anthon cannot be with mommy because you also have daddy Jim whom you and mommy loves also, right?”

” In a home,there must only be one daddy and one mommy.” Tears were running down as Anthon explained this to his son.

He respected Jia and her decisions,no matter how difficult it was to survive a day knowing that she would soon commit to a lifetime bondage with Jim. He felt if he would try hard enough,he could still take them back to him. However,he also respected the man who rescued and loved her in her most desperate moments. He also realized Jim's selflessness and thoughtfulness when he chose him as the developer of Jian's Garden. He knew he would do his best because it was for the future of his son.

However, Jia had no clue yet. She did not understand why Anthon was there and why did their meeting was recorded. Their must be a purpose. She recalled that kuya Nap remindedher many times to look up to the monitor.

Back on the function room,Anthon changed his topic.

”Baby, who was with you in coming here? ”

”Mommy!” Jian replied.

”Where is mommy now? ”Anthon persisted. No oneknew,except him,how much pain did it cause him everytime her name was mentioned.

”At uncle's office.”

Jia's heartbeats suddenly got heavier. She did not want to see him now. She was afraidher feelings would betray her.

”Okay. I'll take you to her.” Anthon said. His heart was in disarray.

AsAnthon held the door for Jian to come out first,he realized his phone was not with him. He need to call Atty. Guevarra.