3. I have a brother?
Inside the elevator, Casey curiously looked around.
Casey
Where are we going, dad? *wonder*
Henry
*walks in while holding Allen's hand*
Casey saw a luxurious, spacious two-floor penthouse.
Casey
*stops in his tracks*
Henry
*squeeze Allen's hands*
Henry
It's just us three living here.
Henry
My son also stays here.
Casey
*eyes widen* I-I have a brother?
Henry led Casey to sit on the sofa.
Casey
Yes! I have always wanted to have a reliable older brother.
Henry
Reliable... *mutters*
Henry
Don't expect too much.
Hans
Unresponsive as always, huh?
Hans
Huh? Who's this twerp?
Casey held Henry's hand tightly and inched closer to his side.
Hans
*notice their holding hands*
Hans
What's this? *smiles with ridicule*
Hans
Your new lover? Your rebound? *mock*
Casey
*confused and anxious*
Hans
Oh, that's not it? You're a loyal and upright man, after all.
Henry
*rubs his forehead in frustration*
Henry
He's not my lover nor did I change.
Hans
Then who's this twerp?
Hans
I thought only family and some cleaners are allowed in here?
Hans
That's why I don't dare to bring someone over to sleep with. *rolls eyes*
Hans
Still joking with me, dad?
Henry
*pause* He's your new brother.
Casey
! (This is my older brother?)
Hans
This twerp is? *stand in front of Casey with scrutiny*
Casey
*squeeze Henry's hand in nervousness*
Henry
*pats Casey's hand with his other hand for comfort*
Somehow, Hans didn't like the intimacy between the two.
Hans
Where did you even get this twerp?
Hans
Is he from the side branch?
Hans
You don't even know if he has some ulterior motives.
Henry
Don't cross the line, Hans Zhan.
Hans
What's so special about this twerp that you protect him?
Hans
*suddenly grabs Allen's chin to see his face*
Hans
*pause momentarily in surprise*
Henry
*sigh* Are you done?
Hans
Interesting. *back to his mischievous side*
Hans
*sits down next to Casey*
Hans
So, how old are you twerp?
Casey
And I'm Casey, not a twerp. *whisper*
Hans
*surprised by his unexpected boldness*
Casey
*scared that he won't get along with his brother*
Casey
How about you, brother?
Hans
I'm not your brother, though? *tease*
Hans
*laugh* You're really amusing.
Casey
Huh? That was a joke?
Hans
*agrees with silence*
Hans
And that old man over there is 33.
Henry
*frown* He didn't ask you.
Hans
It's okay, you're not too old.
Hans
Look, you're not even balding yet.
Hans
Hahaha, don't you agree, twerp?
Casey
Ah! No, I don't think dad is old at all.
Casey
*waves his hand in denial*
Casey
He's only 15 years older than brother, after all.
Casey
B-but, isn't having a child at 15 too– *shut his mouth*
Hans
*doesn't care* Yeah. Too early.
Casey
*shocked* Brother! *whispers*
Hans
*laugh* Who told him to fall head over heels for mom at 15?
Casey
*interested* Where is–
Henry
*cut off* It's getting late.
Henry
Sleep first then we'll talk again tomorrow morning.
Seeing the mood worsen, and he didn't know why, Casey didn't know what to do.
Henry
I'm going first. Let your brother lead you to your room and rest well.
Hans who was ignored the whole time: "..."
Hans
(I'm his child, right? *doubt*)
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