Bittersweeet Memories Part 6

[: Daniel POV :]

Recalling Old Jack's question from earlier, I closed my eyes briefly before opening them and gave him a heartfelt answer.

"There's really no need to share with the people I hold dear, the ones who feel like family to me," I explained.

It was a simple response, one that didn't require a grand explanation. It was my most honest and genuine reply.

I had once been blind to the fact that I had a family all along, and I had lost them. But this time, I was determined not to lose them again.

Hearing my words, Old Jack's lips curled into a satisfied smile, and I could see the pride in his eyes.

At that moment, he seemed like a proud grandpa, content with my response.

"Hmm, I see,"

Old Jack muttered, his wise eyes studying me, and the others nodded in agreement.

For the others, my words seemed to catch them by surprise at first.