Chapter 15:
Lucien stood frozen, unable to process the information that had just been revealed.
His gaze slowly drifted to the file lying on the table. With trembling hands, he picked it up and carefully opened it.
The room remained eerily silent as he read through every page. Each word made his expression grow heavier. When he finally reached the end, he quietly closed the file and placed it back on the table.
An oppressive silence settled over everyone.
After what felt like an eternity, Lucien finally broke it.
"Where is he right now?"
His voice was barely above a whisper.
"With his husband" Victor replied calmly, folding his hands together on the table.
Lucien abruptly pushed his chair back and stood up, startling both Seraphina and Adrian.
"I'm going to bring him back."
Without waiting for anyone to respond, he turned and strode toward the door.
His hand hovered over the doorknob.
"Stop, Lucien."
Victor's firm voice echoed through the room, causing Lucien to freeze in place.
"Control your emotions. This is not the time to tell him the truth."
Lucien slowly turned around, disbelief written across his face.
"What do you mean, Father? We've spent years searching for him, and now that we've finally found him, you're telling me it isn't the right time?"
Victor sighed softly before answering.
"That's not what I mean, Lucien. I'm stopping you because telling him now will only complicate things."
Lucien clenched his fists in frustration.
"Then what are we supposed to do?"
The room fell silent once again.
Victor lowered his eyes, deep in thought. Several long minutes passed before he finally spoke.
"We'll tell him on Seraphina's birthday."
As soon as those words left his mouth, everyone's attention shifted toward Seraphina, who was comfortably sitting on the couch.
She simply shrugged.
"Well... I don't mind."
Victor nodded.
"Then it's settled. We'll invite him and tell Yuvan the truth privately."
*Oh... so his name is Yuvan* the siblings thought simultaneously.
*Interesting* Adrian mused.
*Oh, this is going to be fun* Seraphina thought with a mischievous smirk.
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It was nine o'clock, just like every other day.
The delicious aroma of breakfast drifted throughout the Sterling mansion.
Yuvan had already finished preparing breakfast and was setting the dishes on the dining table.
Robert sat comfortably in the living room, reading the morning newspaper while sipping his tea.
David was still in his room, whereas Sebastian and Theo were getting ready to leave for the office.
A few moments later, Sebastian walked downstairs, adjusting his watch as he glanced at the time.
"Wifey, where's breakfast? I'm getting late."
He pulled out a chair and sat down.
Yuvan stepped out of the kitchen carrying a tray filled with freshly prepared dishes.
"It's ready."
He walked over to Sebastian and leaned slightly forward to serve his breakfast.
The moment Yuvan came within arm's reach, Sebastian wrapped both arms around his waist and buried his face against Yuvan's stomach.
He gently rubbed his nose and cheek against the soft fabric of Yuvan's shirt, making Yuvan squirm from the ticklish sensation.
After a moment, Yuvan lightly patted his shoulder.
"Stop that. Aren't you getting late?"
Yuvan said helplessly.
Reluctantly, Sebastian loosened his hold and let him go.
Just then, Theo came downstairs and took the seat across from his older brother.
Yuvan served breakfast to both of them before returning to the kitchen to finish cleaning up.
Halfway through breakfast, Sebastian's phone suddenly rang.
He glanced at the screen.
It was his second-in-command.
Sebastian answered immediately and held the phone to his ear.
As he listened, the relaxed expression on his face gradually disappeared. His jaw tightened, and his eyes turned cold.
Without saying another word, he ended the call and rose from his seat.
"Theo. We have to leave."
Theo looked up.
The serious look on Sebastian's face told him everything he needed to know, so he didn't ask any questions.
As the two brothers headed toward the entrance, Yuvan called after them.
"Where are you going? You didn't even finish your breakfast."
Sebastian paused and looked back with a small smile.
"I have some work to do, Wifey, so I have to go."
"At least take your lunch."
"I'll grab something later at the office."
With that, the two brothers left the mansion, leaving Yuvan watching the closed front door with a worried expression.
*:..｡o To be continue o｡..:*