"Uh…"
All three kids were stunned upon hearing that. They tilted their heads simultaneously and stared at Carla.
"Uncle Dan?" blurted Venus. Her big, round eyes bulged as her curly eyelashes fluttered in astonishment. She asked, "He's our uncle?"
"Which means… Is he your brother?" asked Josh.
The fear he initially felt had dissipated and was replaced by curiosity.
"Is he related to us biologically?" asked Randy.
His question was rather rational because he could sense that his mother was terrified of the guy.
The man sitting on the sofa slowly turned his head over. His eyes exuded an icy aura…
"Uh…" All three kids were flabbergasted when they saw his face.
Daemon was also taken aback when he saw the kids. It didn't take long before a small grin appeared on his lips. "So they really are members of the Lierger family!"
"He really is our uncle. He even looks just like us, " blurted Josh, who was no longer scared. The child let go of his mother's hand and rushed over excitedly to take a closer look.
"Josh…" said Carla. She wanted to stop him, but the boy had already crawled over to the sofa.
What was strange was that Daemon, who had never liked children, didn't stop Josh from approaching.
"They look so alike, " agreed Venus as she nodded profusely. She even added, "He is basically the adult version of Randy and Josh!"
"That is true."
Randy was shocked too. He once used a computer to age his picture because he wanted to know what he'd look like when he's an adult. We're practically identical… except he looks grouchier and less approachable.
"Heehee!"
Venus was no longer scared. She hopped over and leaned on the coffee table to examine the guy…
"Our family will always be able to find each other, even if we got lost. Anyone who saw us will know that we are a part of Uncle Dan's family."
Daemon shifted his gaze to Venus. Her baby voice, innocent gaze, and bright smile. She is adorable.
He turned to Josh next. This kid is lively and alert. He behaved like an innocent kid when he was afraid earlier, and he is still just as innocent as he tries to approach me now.
The kid in front of me, however, is obviously excited, surprised and curious as well, but he is careful and is holding himself back… He is trying to determine if I am a friend or a foe.
"Interesting, " commented Daemon while grinning. His gaze was no longer as distant but warm after that. At that moment, he didn't just allow the kids to get close to him. He also tried to get to know them. "What's your name?" he asked.
"I'm Josh. Joshua Giblo in full, " answered Josh excitedly as he waved his hand.
"I'll Venus…"
"Why is your last name Giblo?"
That voice was distant and carried a hint of murderous aura as he interrupted Venus.
Those scary eyes destroyed the heartwarming reunion.
Venus was taken aback. Her tiny lips pouted as tears threatened to escape her eyes…
Daemon slowly shifted his gaze to her.
That got Venus so scared that she suppressed her tears right away. She was too afraid to cry, but her tiny figure was trembling.
"Venus!" called out Randy before he ran over to shield his baby sister. He frowned and demanded angrily, "Oy, why did you scare my baby sister?"
"Huh, so you're the big brother, and you know to protect your baby sister. That's good, " commented Daemon. His eyes glowed with a hint of approval when he asked, "What's your name?"
"My name is Randuwell Giblo, " answered Randy. He looked right into Daemon's eyes and stubbornly insisted, "My last name is and will always be Giblo!"
"That's gutsy, " said Daemon. His smile was getting bigger, but his gaze remained distant when he added, "That expression you have on is definitely a match to that of the Giblo family."
"That's because I am a member of the Giblo family, " replied Randy bravely.
"Randy…" growled Carla quickly. She worried that Randy would step on Daemon's tail.
"Very well." praised Daemon.
He wasn't angry. Instead, he examined Randy calmly while planning for something…
"Daemon, the kids are too young to know any better. Please don't hold it against them, " requested Carla softly.
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