210 Emotional Growth

Colin grit his teeth as he felt the pain wrack his body from Jayce's slap. He fell to his knees slowly, his body unable to bear the sudden weight and pain from the blow.

His mind was jumbled, filled with confusion, betrayal and anger. Yet the thoughts of inadequacy had been flown far out of his brain. He instinctively looked at Jayce with a fierce gaze, wondering why the hell he had done such a thing.

Yet upon seeing his face, Colin's mind suddenly went blank. He saw Jayce smiling at him, a look of pride and appreciation painted on his features.

'W-What's happening.' He thought, feeling confused.

Jayce moved forward and embraced the man who was now on his knees in the square. Due to their usual height difference, Jayce was not much taller than the big man even while he was on his knees.

"Thank you Colin, for keeping our family safe while I was away. I knew you wouldn't let me down."