Kevin Kyle had seen many people and things before, but when he heard the hoarse voice, he was a little surprised and he looked at the boy doubtfully.
There seemed to be much hidden in the boy's eyes. He tried his best to hide them from others, but he was still too young. Coming up against him, Kevin Kyle could see through his eyes immediately.
Kevin got up, picked up Little Karen while saying, "Uncle Watson, take him away."
"I - don't - want - to -go!" The boy tried his best to say these words, his voice was still hoarse.
His scarlet eyes stared at Little Karen, who was in Kevin's arms, and he said again, "I want to stay, I want to stay by her side."
"What... you want to stay with my daughter?" Kevin snorted. "My daughter does not lack people who can take care of her."
"My life..." The teenaged boy swallowed, and it took him a lot of effort to say, "I can protect her with my life."
The boy's every word was sincere. Kevin could see that what he said was from the bottom of his heart, but as this was related to Little Karen's well-being, Kevin wouldn't make the decision so quickly.
He stared at him for a long time and said, "Why should I believe you?"
"She saved my life." In that stormy night, he was wounded all over and was almost unconscious. After being rescued, he only heard a voice — "Save that big brother".
His answer was very touching to Kevin Kyle, but he knew that there was a lot more to this boy than he showed.
The boy would be like a time bomb if he stayed by Little Karen's side, it would do more harm than good. Kevin Kyle would not want to mess around with Little Karen's safety.
"Daddy, I want him to stay," Little Karen, who had not spoken a word in Kevin Kyle's arms, suddenly said softly.
"Why?" Kevin looked at Little Karen and his tone instantly softened.
"He can play with me," Little Karen said.
Little Karen's reasoning was very simple, but Kevin understood there was more meaning to it.
Little Karen would only get close to people she liked or those that would not harm her, she would not be willing to get close to just any stranger. Children often perceive people more accurately than adults.
Kevin had never been willing to refuse any of Little Karen's requests, especially when he saw his little baby girl's big bright eyes. He could not refuse.
Kevin looked at the boy again. After thinking for a long time, he said, "OK. She will be your master from now on. You will accompany her and be by her side to protect her."
The boy did not speak, but turned his eyes to Little Karen in Kevin Kyle's arms. She looked at him with a sweet smile and said, "Brother, I will protect you in the future!"
Kevin Kyle put Little Karen down and said, "Little Karen, take your brother to ask Aunt Sarabelle to prepare some lodgings for him."
"Yes!" Little Karen nodded happily and took the boy's hand. "Brother, let's go."
The boy did not hesitate, he had accepted Little Karen as his master. He just wanted to follow her no matter what in future.
Looking at the pair leave, Mr.Watson said worriedly, "Young Master, is it too risky to let an unknown person follow our little miss around?"
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