Breaking the news - Part 3

Thursday, continued …

"When did Uncle Yi get married to someone other than Aunty Lin?" responded one of the boys

"I liked Aunty Lin, and I wanted her to marry Uncle Yi." Came the other

James decided he needed to assert come authority, and sharply responded "He married my sister a little over five weeks ago, and they quietly got their wedding certificate, telling their families afterwards."

Yao Tan realised what James was trying to do, added "I do not want an argument boys. It does not matter who your Uncle Yi married. He is happy which is the most important thing. Now you need to promise to give Alecia the space she needs, particularly when she asks for it. No arguments. She will spend what time she wants with you before she goes to Australia. Now go."

As the boys left "Thank you Dad, those two …"

"Alecia, I know you love them but …"

"They are so different from me."