Chapter 244: Long Night VIII
Ewan knew better than to laugh out the incredulity brimming within him like before. He had learned not to express, in any way, that he thought his son was lying, that the little protective lad was trying to put his sister in a better light.
Even though the little boy was making small talk now, Ewan had seen the seriousness in his eyes; Nathaniel truly believed that his sister was the better tech genius. But how could that be possible?
Not that he was the kind of person to belittle women, but Kathleen, much as she was very smart, didn’t seem more inclined toward computers than Nathaniel with his serious demeanor and sometimes overly serious expressions. It would make more sense that Nathaniel was more adept in that area.
Yet it didn’t really matter to him—he loved them equally—but...
He paused in his thoughts, finally noticing the nervousness mixed with anticipation in Kathleen’s eyes. It effectively tore his disbelief into shreds and turned his skepticism toward Nathaniel’s claim into curiosity.
"Is your mother aware of this?" He asked.
The twins shook their heads.
"She thinks I am the instigator," Nathaniel explained, his tone earnest. "That I am the one in the forefront, that I am coaching Kathleen, but sometimes it’s the other way around. We both have our strengths and weaknesses."
Ewan nodded slowly, getting accustomed to the well-constructed and mature words emanating from Nathaniel. "I understand. You are a good big brother. And I am proud of you."
The moment those words slipped from his mouth, Nathaniel’s cheeks and neck flushed a bright red, as if he had just received an unexpected compliment that filled a void he hadn’t consciously acknowledged until now. He gave a curt nod, the color deepening further on his face.
"I had to do it in your absence."