NovelEnglishWilliam stuck out his tongue at Leopold, "You and Mom are divorced." "We're remarried," Leopold corrected him, "I'm not only your Uncle Leopold now, but also your stepdad." William pouted, "I don't want a stepdad. Mom looks unhappy with you, but she's always laughing when she's with Dad." His words hit Leopold like a punch to the gut, especially since Aurelia was giving him the cold shoulder at the moment.
She never seemed to have these spats with Arnold.
Jolin quickly pulled William aside, "You can't talk to your dad like that." William was clearly favoring Arnold over his own father Leopold.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWilliam puffed up his cheeks, "He's Uncle Leopold, not my dad." Jolin said, "He's your mom's husband, which makes him sort of your dad too." "No way, he'll never be my dad. My only dad is Arnold," William said with finality.
Leopold, feeling irked, snapped, "I never force anyone to do anything. If you don't wantas your dad, | won't consider you my son." William whipped out his tablet, "Say that again, Uncle Leopold. I'm recording it for evidence." Jolin scolded, "Stop making trouble, William." Avery chuckled from the sidelines, always ready to stir the pot. "I think it's a great idea. Record a video, and it's more solid." "Uncle Avey, you're right." William aimed at the camera, "Go ahead, Uncle Leopold. You can speak now." Leopold was speechless. William was clearly picking a fight, probably to get back at Arnold on his behalf.
Just like Aurelia, William was a little hedgehog, prickly and not up for a peaceful coexistence with him.
"As long as you're against it, I'll never consider you my son," Leopold ground out, each word strained through clenched teeth.
"And you'll never try to takeaway from Dad, forcingto live with you, right?" William added.
"Right!" Leopold wished the boy would just leave, and dealing with him was a constant headache.
"You better keep your word, " William said with a sly grin.
Kane sighed from the couch, pitying Leopold for being outwitted by William. One day, when the truth cout, Leopold would surely regret it.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAurelia knew William was doing it on purpose, but feeling out of sorts, she didn't want to say or do anything about it. Whatever, let them be.
Their marriage was shaky at best.
It was fine if William didn't regard Leopold as his father. At least he'd stay with her without the fear of being taken away.
Jolin gently pinched William's chubby cheek. "Leopold, he's just a kid making a fuss. Don't take it to heart." Leopold offered a half-smile, half-smirk, "Why would | get worked up over William? If he wants to play, I'll play along. As long as he's happy." Taking advantage of the moment, Gilda patted Jelena's shoulder and advised, "You see, being a stepmom or stepdad isn't easy.
Divorced men are a hassle. Are you sure you can handle being a stepmom?" Jelena responded, "Mom, if he truly lovesand is willing to divorce, | should give him a chance. If he can't go through with it, | won't see him anymore. | won't settle for being his mistress." Jolin turned to Leopold, "Leopold, as the head of the family, what's your take on this? If you don't approve of Fredric's divorce, just tell him straight. Make him give up on Jelena and find someone better for her." "You are right," Aurelia nodded, "Just tell Fredric outright that you'll use your veto at the family meeting and not get his hopes up. If he truly loves Jelena and wants a life with her, then he should leave the Stirling family and fend for himself."
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