Xander was stunned. He chose not to tell Trueman the truth but instead replied, "It's nothing."
Then, he suddenly asked, "Daddy, do you think I really won't be able to get along with my new father?"
Trueman sneered, "Of course. Do you think Justin Hunt treats you well?"
Xander thought for a moment and answered, "Not too well, but not that bad either, I suppose!"
"Then what about Nora Smith?"
Xander tilted his head and answered, "She treats me okay too. She didn't drive me away, nor did she quarrel with Justin to get him to send me away. Instead, she's very calm, as if she doesn't care about my existence."
"Really?"
Trueman sounded a little unhappy. "That woman sure is big-hearted. Or should I say that she doesn't love Justin Hunt at all? Otherwise, why wouldn't she care that her man has another child?"
Xander touched his nose and suddenly asked, "Is there a chance that she thinks I'm cute, so she can't bear to do anything to me?"
