Max looked genuinely shocked at the revelation from his father. Aside from that, he had no other negative emotion registered on his face.
Edgar studied him for a while before continuing his story. " We both found out around the same time about their pregnancy. We were both careless."
He paused again. Surprisingly, it wasn't hard to admit that he loved a man. The hardest part was reliving the painful look Bas gave him when Edgar decided for them both.
Max saw the look his father had. He was in so much pain just from the way he lowered his gaze trying to keep the tears inside.
The son placed his hand awkwardly on his father's. This warm gesture made Edgar smile as he found the courage to continue.
" The second I found out, I panicked. Your mother was someone I loved and too dear to me. Bas was the love of my life and my best friend as well.