Their Reality

Carl thought for a while before trying to answer her question as he wasn't really sure what to tell her.

"You're my family. I don't really recognize my biological family but if you really want to know, you've met both my stepmother and brother.

You know my real name too and the fact that my mom passed away when I was just a child. And how I was kicked out."

Carl spoke nonchalantly. However Kim recalled Judith his stepmother. She was sure that she did not let him live in peace.

From the way Judith hit him the last time she came around to his uncaring attitude, she could tell he was used to it.

"I'm talking about your story, Carl… how did you live with them? Did they treat you well?"

Her questions froze him to the spot.

'Treat him well?' he pondered. Then he recalled all the times he was disciplined for his sake.

"Every family isn't as perfect as they appear." He lightly commented.