บท 145: Second Father

"No," both men replied sternly at the same time. 

"Ah, sorry for asking." She ducked her head in shame. Darn, my ugly curious head popped up again. But she did not give up. Xinyi jerked her face, looking straight into Tyriece's blue eyes. "I'm just curious about your closeness. Subordinates never addressed their superiors, most of all a great general in this manner."

Tyriece was taken aback with her probing gaze and looked away. Silence.

"I'm not his biological father, but you're right. We are like father and son in many ways," Lofey softly said.

"Yup, I look up to him as my second father because he was the one who made me who I am now." Tyriece looked up at the ceiling.