The Young Son (6)

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November 25, 2022

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The mother and son got out of the spaceworld. As soon as they entered the villa, a flying car landing in the front yard echoed abruptly. The door opened, and a young man not older than 20 came out.

The air became stagnant when Athena glanced back. The person walking behind them looked extraordinary, but Athena's eyes did not even flinch. He was wearing a dashing military uniform, but Athena's brain could only remember her younger brother, who used to wear the same set of clothes in her previous life.

Athena slightly raised her brows, and a beautiful playful smirk was noticeable on her plump lips.

The young man was taken by surprise when he saw the intimacy of their lady and the young master. Both mother and son held each other as they stood near the entrance of the villa's front door. A hint of inquiry flashed in the eyes of the young man before he regained his calmness.

He walked without changing his face, doubled his pace to catch up with the mother and son, and rushed toward their side.

"Lady Athena, the young master, will go to school tomorrow. Therefore he must go back to rest early. The master hopes that the lady can distance herself so as not to disturb the studies of the young master. Please don't delay the young master's time."

The young man's words are like knives to the original owner, but Athena is nowhere related to them. Athena maintained her dignified smile as she held little Theo in her arms. But her aura became terrifying, like a sword unsheathed from its sheath.

Hadji uncaringly spoke while remaining immobile in front of Athena, although it had been a while since he had heard the lady's expected criticism. The criticism did not come. As the last of the twin suns' light slowly faded, the lights in the garden became brighter.

Hadji didn't even have time to watch the family's ignored woman because he was rushing to finish his task to bring the young master back. Athena, the original owner, was more of a guest than a family member. But when he caught a fleeting glimpse of Athena, he briefly stopped his breath.

He carefully scrutinized the person in front of him and saw that the lady was not wearing any makeup, which made her flawless facial features appear even more beautiful in the ambient light. The woman maintained her poise and straight posture. He was a little taken aback because he had seen countless gorgeous women as the general's right-hand man. But at that moment, he had no one to compare her to.

"Lady Athena?"

Hadji was clearly in front of the general's lady, but he couldn't help but ask if the person was real or fake. The lady has subverted his cognition, reaching a new height. He was doubtful because the lady's performance for the last five years never changed much, and she consistently performed as a mean wasteful woman. He thought, "I should report this to the general!"

"You are here to pick up my son. But tell me, why should a mother be deprived of her son's favor and time?" Athena's response sounded so cold and sarcastic.

"I don't want to go back. I want to be with Mommy. I'll sleep here today!"

"Young Master?" Hadji's doubts became bigger.

Hadji's eyes possessed a weird hue of suspicion. Despite being only five years old, the child in front of him had a much stronger right to speak than Lady Athena, and this is because he was the only grandson of the current Rofocale family. Hadji was alarmed to see how close the young master was getting to Lady Athena, but the young master refused to go back, and he could not force him, so he instantly straightened up.

"Then I won't bother. Lady Athena should remember to send the young master to school tomorrow morning."

"Hmm," Athena responded and carried little Theo back to her room.

Hadji stayed, watching the backs of the mother and son as they ascended the stairs. His eyes narrowed, wanting to tell the master about the young master's decision. When Hadji got back into his car, he took his phone and made a call.

In the house, when old nanny Jean saw how Mr. Hadji came and returned without bringing the young master, she also realized the extent of the lady's changes. Athena dismissed her, seeing that the old nanny had finally changed her attitude. Athena did not say anything. She held little Theo and locked her room.

"Let's go back to that special place and take a bath. Will little Theo sleep with mom there?"

"Anywhere with mom is fine!"

Theo held her mother's hand as they vanished from the villa.

Athena assisted Theo and took his pulse before putting him in a medicated bath.

"Little Theo, would you want to be as strong as mom and dad?"

"I want it, mom!"

"Are you not afraid of hardships?"

"I am not afraid, mom!"

"That's my good boy! Now, I was hoping you could lie down and absorb the aura in this medicated water pool. It will raise your abilities. From what I can see, you only have an A+ mental power and an S- physical potential. Your dad is a standard 4S mental power matched with a 3S physical potential. You need to learn like your father and work hard."

"I will do my best, mom!"

In little Theo's sparkling eyes, his determination was visible.

"It will be excruciating to upgrade, and you must persevere and never pass out. Now, drink this potion."

Little Theo obediently drank the potion. He did not ask what the elixir contained. But even if it was poison, Theo was ready to die after spending time with his mother. He closed his eyes and concentrated on his cultivation. He was following the words of guidance from his mother's mouth.

Athena waited patiently beside Theo.

Theo released different unique attributes as he slowly upgraded.

"Baby, is it painful?"

"I can carry it, mom. Don't worry."

"That's good, come and drink another potion."

Athena's goal is not just to upgrade little Theo's rank but also to consolidate his powers. She will spend daily with Theo to train him to be an excellent warrior.