Chapter 210: The guilt of the uninjured
A soft knock sounded at the door and both of them looked towards the sound. Thankfully, it was just the Captain who had returned with what Kellen had asked for.
In his arms the Captain carried a small box of things from Kellen’s place. Quietly, without saying a word to either Kellen or his Mom, the Captain unpacked the box, putting down an incense burner, a few boxes of incense, a kettle, and a few cups and types of tea. Tucking the box under the table, the Captain turned to the two of them with a smile.
"I did my best to select some options that I thought you would like. I also have a lighter." He said, and Kellen felt his expression soften at the way he stood there proudly, pleased that he’d completed the task Kellen had asked of him. Kellen’s Mom’s shoulders began to shake, and Kellen turned his attention to her.
"Did you ask him to do this?" She whispered, and Kellen nodded.
"I told him to give us some time alone, and to grab some things from my apartment. Are you upset that I did?" She shook her head, her grip tight on him.
"No. No, I’m not upset. You are too good for me." She whispered, and Kellen’s heart broke. He was just doing his duty for his Mom. She was in pain. She was hurting. Kellen was doing the bare minimum.
"Kellen is a good man, but only because he had you two for his parents. Do not sell yourself so short. He is only doing his duty, and I am just helping him out with that. Now, what shall I do for you? Have you called your daughter yet?" Rhys asked softly, warmly, and Kellen’s Mom looked up at him. She stared at him for a long moment before she closed her eyes and sighed.
"Gwen was here earlier with Kellen’s friend, Brent? Brent made her go get something to eat. She was trembling like a leaf." Kellen’s Mom said, and Rhys nodded.
"Hmm. I think Green said the same thing. Do you want me to get you two something to eat? Or we can order in. Fried chicken?" He suggested and Kellen felt his shoulders shake.