Chapter 539

Charles gave Nicholas a pointed look. "What do you mean 'your house'? This is my house. The name on the door says Hale." Nicholas nodded casually. "Sure, sure, whatever you say. I'll jot that down and make sure it's on your tombstone someday." "…" Charles's face turned a shade darker. "Who talks to their father like that? You cursing me now?" Nicholas rolled his eyes. "I call you 'Dad' once and now you're all over yourself." Charles fumed silently. He couldn't win in a fight, couldn't shout louder either, so there wasn't much he could do except swallow his frustration. "I'm back!" Aiden's voice rang from the entrance as he bounced in, clearly in a good mood. After disappearing for who knows how long, he finally came home with his tail between his legs. Nicholas threw him a look. "Had your fun, huh? Took you long enough to remember the way home." Aiden scratched his head sheepishly. "Come on, don't be like that. We're family—cut me some slack." Nicholas let out a snort. Aiden carried on