章 43: Extra : Barneas and Balian (Part 3)

Barneas felt his head was buzzing.

The sudden revelation shattered his beliefs and goals from the past years.

His emotions were complex, yet a faint sense of relief washed over him—fortunately, it wasn't him, and it wasn't his beloved uncle who did it.

But why did his uncle embrace him that night?

That was something he still didn't understand.

Could it be because... Barneas's heart raced, a vague idea forming his heart, leaving him an incredulous yet ecstatic feeling.

The first time Balian laid eyes on Barneas, the little lad was being cradled in his sister-in-law's arms, looking as soft and tender as a bun.

At that moment, he thought, "Ah, children appear so fragile, as though a touch might cause them to wither away. I must protect him well."

As his nephew grew older, he became quite attached to Balian. Sometimes, he often stirring a warm feeling in his heart and compelled him to want the best for Barneas.