Stifling the undermining thoughts, Damien permitted himself a few minutes to douse in the fake illusion his father's words forged, to relish his father's presence because deep down, he knew it would be short-lived. Leo, one way or another, would find out about Damien's misstep today, and then it would all be over, everything.
" Let's go home. Ernesto must be anxiously waiting and Thiago hasn't seen you since he turned eleven. "
