Evelyn walked toward the door to get a view of what was going on, but she only saw Daemon standing in front of the visitor with none of them talking.
"Connel? I thought you were overseas for business. When did you come back?"
Connel Fitzgerald, the classmate of old. The standoff with Daemon lasted for a second longer before he turned toward Evelyn with a smile.
"I didn't want to miss Jason's birthday, so I cut my trip short."
"It's so kind of you, come in."
Daemon opened the way, with no change in his expression that lost its smile, then closed the door.
"Jason, look who is here?"
"Uncle Connel!!!"
Evelyn's words made Jason jump in excitement as he ran toward Connel.
"Hey, boy. Look at what I brought you."
Daemon's eyes turned cold when the latter raised his son up and gave him the bag he was holding, but he said nothing. He did not regain his smile, however.
