By the time Raeleigh woke up again and went downstairs, Jenna was done making breakfast. When she saw Raeleigh, she immediately invited over to have breakfast. Shaney and Borden looked at each other before looking at Santiago who was already making his way downstairs. He then asked, "Didn't you hear? Grandma is asking you two to go downstairs for breakfast."
"Thank you, grandma."
Borden hurried downstairs. He was starving.
Shaney also went downstairs and thanked Jenna. Jenna was so excited and showed her grandkids what she had prepared.
"I wasn't sure what you two liked to eat. So, I made a little of everything."
Hansen felt as if someone was tugging his heartstrings when he saw Jenna and the grandkids. In this situation, he could say nothing but just watch the interaction of the two children.
Borden looked exactly the same as Santiago when he was younger. Hansen stared fixedly at him.
Shaney, on the other hand, looked exactly like her mother.
Raeleigh and Santiago sat one side. Raeleigh immediately started eating as soon as she sat down. Then, she brought a bowl of porridge and an egg to Jepherson.
Hansen watched Raeleigh as she made her way upstairs. He had no idea what was going on.
After Raeleigh left, Hansen asked Santiago, "Why don't you tell me what exactly is going on?"
Santiago took a bite and looked at the two children. "Shaney is Jepherson's and Forden's mine. Raeleigh is their mother. It's as simple as that."
Hansen alternated between fear and anger. Santiago peeled an egg and placed it on Shaney's plate. Then, he peeled another one for Forden. After that, he lowered his head and began digging into his breakfast. Jenna did not know what was going on. Her heart could not help but ache when she saw Santiago's expression.
All these years, the family had neglected Santiago as the family had always prioritised Jepherson's wellbeing before Santiago's. In Jenna's opinion, Santiago was relatively smart and obedient. Jenna could not understand why Hansen had to treat Santiago so harshly?
How could a person not make mistakes in his life? Since the child was brought to the world, then was
it relevant to ask these questions now?
Jenna placed some food on Santiago's plate and Santiago returned the favour.
Jenna suddenly lost her appetite, so she said, "Santiago, let the past be the past. Listen to me. Come home. The house is really empty now. I miss you everyday since you left."
Santiago glanced at the two children. "I still want to travel around with Shaney and Forden. I'll come home when I'm ready. Shaney said that she wants to go to Cape Haijiao, while Forden wants to go to the Sahara Desert."
"That's very far." Jenna was worried that Santiago would not come back. She pursed her lips, not knowing what to say and tightened her grip on her fork. Santiago stood up and said, "Mom, I'm a grown man now. I'm no longer a child. I just want to be unrestrained once more before I turn 30."
Jenna nodded. "Okay, fine."
"I still..."
"Shut up." Jenna said angrily. She glared viciously at Hansen. He felt extremely wronged. He immediately closed her mouth and stared coldly at the rest of the people at the table. Jenna said, "In the future, do whatever you want to do. Don't be afraid. Don't worry. As long as I am still alive, no one will dare to control you."
Forden raised his eyebrows and glanced at Hansen, whose face darkened.
Santiago smiled and said, "No one has ever been able to control me. Mom, I'm full. Excuse me while I head out for a walk."
In fact, Santiago did not eat much. He just had an egg and a bowl of porridge. Jenna wanted to tell him to eat more, but she did not dare to say it.
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