Samuel was speechless. Yes, the doll was fake but it looked real. Actually, it was just a plastic product.
He clutched his small hands, “I…I am not afraid of it.”
Actually, he was still afraid of it.
But he did not want to lose his face in front of Cormac.
“Then, do you dare to see it again with me?”
Samuel was speechless.
Loredana was annoyed after hearing his words. Samuel had been frightened and he asked Samuel to see it again. It would leave a terrible memory in his mind.
“Samuel,” Loredana ran towards them quickly and hugged her son. She stared at Cormac and said fiercely, “You know that he is afraid of that, why do you want him to see it again? He will be frightened!”
Cormac did not explain when facing Loredana’s query. He looked at Samuel who stayed in Loredana’s arms, “Do you dare to do so?”
“Cormac Mendelsohn!”
Loredana was upset, she called his name.
Cormac did not bother her, he continued to talk with Samuel, “How long can you stay in your mommy’s arms? How long can she protect you?”
Samuel opened his eyes big. His long eyelashes flapped. He would grow up one day and face a lot of things. If he could not conquer it, how was he going to face the challenges in the future?
He took the courage and looked at Cormac, “I dare.”
Even though he was scared, he wanted to challenge himself.
“Samuel.”
Loredana was worried.
“Mommy, don’t worry. You can protect me for a while but not forever. After I become stronger, I will protect you,” Samuel said firmly.
Loredana kept silent.
Although Cormac’s way was cruel, she admitted that he did it right.
She was just afraid that Samuel could not bear with it.
He was so young, if anything happened to him, she would regret it forever.
“He is my son,” Cormac did not explain much. He held Samuel’s hand and walked towards the hotel.
They did not take the lift while they walked up the stairs.
Pap, pap…
The sound of their steps reverberated along the empty staircase. It was deadly silent and scary.
“There is no ghost in this world, we are the ones that frighten ourselves,” Cormac did not take the lift purposely but they walked up the stairs that no people there.
Samuel knew what he meant.
He was nervous when he walked up the stairs. He held Cormac’s hand tightly.
Cormac did not change his expression.
He just let Samuel hold.
When they reached the entrance, Cormac pushed open the door, “You can escape now if you are afraid.”
Samuel held Cormac’s hand and shook his head, “I will not escape.”
He would not be frightened by a doll.
Cormac turned and looked at him, he already succeeded at this stage.
He had conquered his fear.
Or else, he would not have the courage to come here.
Cormac did not really want him to see it again, he just wanted Samuel to conquer his fear. Or else, the horrible memory would affect his character in the future.
He was relieved, he knew that Samuel was only five years old.
Samuel released Cormac’s hand, he walked into the room.
He kept telling himself that the toy was fake. If he were frightened, he would fall into the trap of the bad guy.
He must not be afraid.
He walked towards the bed firmly and pulled the blanket. There was nothing. He turned around and looked at Cormac who stood at the entrance, “Where is the doll?”
Cormac had asked others to throw it away before he brought Samuel there.
Samuel was so bold, Cormac was relieved and proud of him.
He walked in and his big palm rested on Samuel’s head. He caressed Samuel dotingly, “You’re a brave kid.”
“Of course,” Samuel looked up, he showed an arrogant pattern, “I’m born by mommy, of course I am brave. I have said that I will protect her when I grow up but…”
His mother was upset when they went upstairs.
What should he do?
“Mommy seems to be upset,” Samuel blinked.
Cormac saw that, “Let’s go.”
He brought Samuel downstairs and sent him to have his meal with Boyce and the rest in the VIP room.
Then, he went to see Loredana.
Loredana stood on the staircase. She was contradicted and her mind was messy.
She regretted that she did not block them just now.
Cormac stopped walking when seeing Loredana. Then, he walked towards her steadily and slowly, “You should trust our son.”
Loredana turned around, she looked at the man standing there. Of course she trusted her son but he was only five years old!
“Cormac, are you crazy?!” She rushed towards him and kicked him. He stood still like an upright mountain and let her throw tantrum on him.
Loredana was emotional, she kept moving her hands. Cormac worried that she would hurt herself. He held her hands and hugged her dominantly.
“Calm down.”
“You harm him for the second time by asking him to see it again. How can I stay calm? If he goes mad, I will hate myself forever!”
Cormac caressed her back and said deeply, “Stay calm, he will not be frightened.”
His hands and voice seemed to have magic. Loredana calmed down when laying in his arms.
She raised her head and looked at him. Loredana could clearly see the hair on his face within the close distance. His skin was fair, “How is he?”
“He is fine,” Cormac sighed slightly, “Trust me, I know what am I doing.”
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.
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