On the way back, Benjamin sat in the passenger seat stiffly. He was feeling extremely awkward.
Despite accepting that Kenneth was his father, he still couldn't get used to Kenneth's presence.
Spending time with him when the others were around was fine, but Benjamin felt suffocated when they were left alone.
I don't know what to say to him!
He stared out of the window. As his mind was wandering, he spotted a
bakery by the road.
“Stop the car,” he blurted out suddenly.
Kenneth pulled over by the road even though he didn't know what was happening.
“What's the matter?” Kenneth asked.
Benjamin opened the car door. “Denise loves eating the cake from this bakery. I'll buy some for her!” With that said, he got off the car and strode away.
Kenneth retracted his gaze from Benjamin's leaving figure before switching off the engine and going after his son.
Benjamin was in a hurry and didn't notice that a deliveryman was speeding toward him on his bike.
As the deliveryman was driving swiftly, it was too late for him to hit the brakes when he saw Benjamin in his way.
“H-Hey! Make way! Hurry!” the deliveryman shouted hysterically.
Benjamin lifted his head after hearing the yell. Right then, someone hoisted him up from behind, and they both rolled out of the way.
Surprise flitted across Benjamin's face. The incident had happened too quickly for him to react in time.
Meanwhile, a worried Kenneth asked, “Benjamin, are you all right? Did you get hurt?"
Benjamin was still in a daze. It wasn't because he was afraid; it was because Kenneth protected him in his arms. He didn't even feel any pain from the fall.
“Benjamin?” Kenneth repeated anxiously when he didn't hear a response from Benjamin.
Regaining his composure, Benjamin
shook his head. “I'm fine.”
Before Kenneth could unleash his wrath on the deliveryman, the latter stopped his bike and gazed at them meekly.
“Are you all right? I'm sorry. It was an accident. I-I was in a hurry to deliver medicine to an elderly person. Do you guys need to go to the hospital for a checkup?”
He could barely hide his shock when he realized that the man and little boy were clad in expensive outfits. If they got hurt, he wouldn't be able to compensate them even if he spent all his savings.
Besides, the rich and powerful loved to act all high and mighty and enjoyed bullying commoners. The deliveryman got so terrified that his face went pale.
Sensing his concern, Benjamin said, “Even if you're in a hurry, you shouldn't have driven that fast.”
“I know. I-I didn't mean to. How about I accompany you both to the hospital?” the deliveryman offered.
Benjamin shot him a resigned look. “It's fine. You can go now.”
The deliveryman stared at them in a daze.
“Why are you still standing there? Do you want us to demand compensation?” Benjamin added.
The deliveryman snapped out of his daze. “Thank you! Thank you!”
He expressed his gratitude and left on his bike after confirming they weren't going to pursue the matter.
Benjamin frowned as he watched the deliveryman drive away.
Meanwhile, Kenneth gazed at his son adoringly with his lips curved up.
Benjamin whipped his head around and noticed that Kenneth's gaze was fixed on him.
Subconsciously, Benjamin avoided meeting his gaze and asked, “Why are you looking at me?”
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