Gaius and Clarke turned their heads simultaneously, staring at Hermes and Artemis, staring at their Dad, crushing their Mom's hand, and Mom was crying out of pain.
"Mom? Dad?"
"Mommy… Daddy…
Hermes and Artemis called their parents, and Clarke snapped out of his trance. He realized what made Gaius cried, and released Gaius' wrist instantly.
"Arrghh!" The sharp pain made Gaius wail in pain. He slumped, but Clarke caught his waist, so his butt wouldn't hit the floor.
"W—Wife! I'm so sorry!" Clarke was panicked, especially when he saw the wrist actually got dislocated due to his grip.
"Release me, Clarke! You're a fucking monster!" Gaius continued struggling and yelling. He didn't even care that his children were watching. "YOU'RE A UGLY CHEATING MONSTER!"
Clarke froze on the spot.
He didn't know what was wrong with that word. He thought it was just another curse from Gaius in his rage.
But that word… monster…