Takeshi looked at Bast.
Kai stood up.
The whole family stared in shock—confused why, at the place meant for Kai's boyfriend, Sebastian Vaughn had appeared.
Yuri smiled awkwardly, trying to break the tension.
Yuri: "Mr. Vaughn is Kai's stepdad… so he must have come to meet Kai's boyfriend too."
Yuna let out a breath.
Yuna: "Ohh… I see…"
But then—
Kai walked toward Bast, stood beside him, and held his hand firmly.
Kai: "Dad… he's my boyfriend."
Yuri's smile faded instantly.
Yuri (softly): "What?"
Yuna's breath hitched.
Takeshi still stared at Bast, frozen. His thoughts spiraled:
So, my suspicions were right… The same rings…
At the table, Reiji and Eden sat calmly—they already knew. This wasn't news to them.
Aiko cleared her throat and spoke, wide-eyed.
Aiko: "Wait—Mom? Isn't he… Kai's stepdad?!"
The tension cracked.
Takeshi suddenly stood up, his eyes never leaving Bast.
Takeshi: "Let's talk. In private."
He looked at Kai.
