Chapter 7 - What Caleb Had Been Hiding
Caleb survived.
He agreed to testify.
He explained everything.
Elias had recruited him.
Vincent had threatened Noah.
Caleb had been forced to participate.
But he had secretly worked against them.
He had left clues for Samuel.
He had protected Noah.
He had even arranged for Goliath to stay with the boy.
I listened.
Then I asked:
“Why didn't you tell me?”
Caleb looked down.
“Because I thought you'd kill me.”
I almost laughed.
“Maybe I would have.”
He nodded.
“That was the problem.”
I looked at Noah.
He was sitting beside Goliath.
Caleb walked toward him.
“Noah.”
The boy looked up.
“Dad?”
Caleb's eyes filled with tears.
“I am sorry.”
Noah stared at him.
Then stood.
He hugged his father.
Caleb broke down.
I turned away.
Some moments didn't belong to me.
Later, Noah approached.
“Mr. Adrian?”
“Yes?”
“Can Goliath come live with us?”
I smiled.
“Of course.”
“And Grandpa?”
“Yes.”
“And Dad?”
“Yes.”
He thought.
“Can you come too?”
I froze.
“Me?”
He nodded.
“You're family.”
I looked at Samuel.
He smiled.
Then I looked at Marcus.
He laughed.
“You're finished, boss.”
“What?”
“You've been adopted.”
May you like
I smiled.
Maybe he was right.
