I Transmigrated Into the Scumbag Stepmother (BL)
Episode 5
Lucien took Theo hand and led him out of the room, ignoring the curious glances from the maids and the Butler. They walked in silence through the luxurious mansion until they reached the dining room, where a grand feast was laid out. Lucien gestured for Theo to take a seat beside him.
Lucian Lopez (Mother)
Let's have dinner together, We...we didn't get to eat together yesterday, so I thought we could have a proper meal together now.*softly*
Theo sat down slowly, his eyes fixed warily on Lucien. He was still suspicious of his stepmother sudden change in attitude, but his empty stomach won out over his caution.
Lucien tried to keep the atmosphere light and casual as they began to eat. He chattered about mundane things like the weather and the food, hoping to put the little boy at ease. The food was delicious, but the silence between them was almost unbearable.
Lucien took a deep breath, trying to think of something to talk about.
Lucian Lopez (Mother)
The weather has been quite nice lately, don't you think? *feigning nonchalance*
Theodore Lopez (Theo)
*grunted in acknowledgment but said nothing*
Lucian Lopez (Mother)
The food is really good, Have you tried this one? *softly*
The little boy shook his head, still refusing to speak. Lucien was getting increasingly frustrated at the stubborn silence, but he kept his temper in check. He tried one final topic of conversation.
Lucian Lopez (Mother)
Do you have any hobbies? he asked curiously. *softly*
Theodore Lopez (Theo)
I don't have any hobbies, I don't want to talk to you. *mumble stubbornly*
Lucian Lopez (Mother)
*shoulders sagged* Why not? Why don't you want to talk to me? *gently*
Theo's heart felt a pang of guilt as he saw the sadness in Lucien's eyes. He wasn't used to seeing his stepmother so upset, and he couldn't understand why it mattered so much to Lucien that he talk to him.
But something about the way Lucien looked at him - the earnestness in his eyes and the way he seemed genuinely concerned about him - made Theo hesitate. Maybe he was being too harsh. Maybe he should give Lucien a chance after all. Finally, unable to bear the guilt any longer.
Theodore Lopez (Theo)
Fine ,I'll talk to you. *muttered gruffly*
Lucian Lopez (Mother)
Really? *barely able to contain his excitement* "You'll talk to me?"
Theodore Lopez (Theo)
Yes, I'll talk to you. But that doesn't mean I'm going to be nice to you. *grumbled*
Lucien and the little boy talked through the meal, the atmosphere slowly starting to thaw. Though the little boy was still cautious and guarded, he began to open up a little, responding to Lucien's questions with short, grudging answers.
As they finished dinner, Lucien felt a small sense of triumph. He hadn't expected the little boy to warm up so quickly, but he was glad that they had at least started to bridge the gap between them.
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