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Venedict reluctantly released himself from Thomas' hold, sensing Victor's disapproval of his presence due to his unfavorable stare being directed at Mr. Thomas.
"Uhm, Mr. Thomas, I-I'll go now and I can handle going to Mommy alone, so it's okay if you don't accompany me,.," Venedict said to Thomas, glancing awkwardly at Victor, who was already looking his way.
Thomas sighed, realizing Venedict's discomfort in being associated with their family, especially to Victor...
However, since Venedict was already there, he thought it might be better to give Victor a chance to talk to him without Rina opposing their meeting.
"But w-wait, Venedict! Don't leave yet because... um, I still have the thing you dropped earlier, remember?" He deliberately avoided mentioning the pacifier to spare Venedict from embarrassment, fearing he might leave, especially with Renz and Archie approaching.
