Kronos scoffed and chuckled. Even in the future, Yeon-woo was the same. Kronos was reminded of how he used to speak to his own father, Uranus. The apple didn’t fall far from the tree.

‘But… “Father”.’ Kronos’ scoffing turned into a deep smile. ‘That’s nice to hear.’

It came from Yeon-woo, the son who avoided him and pretended like he didn’t exist, no matter how Shin Le-ah and Jeong-woo tried to persuade him. But now, Yeon-woo had called him “Father”. Kronos didn’t know how long it had been since he last heard the word, probably not since Yeon-woo was a baby. ‘I suppose I really was an irresponsible Father.’

That must have been why the world pulled at his heartstrings. He felt like he had finally been acknowledged by his son. He had become a proper father. Kronos was also proud of Yeon-woo. When he’d seen into the future, he’d seen how difficult Yeon-woo’s life would become. But he avoided saying anything to encourage Yeon-woo or motivate him to work harder. It would be too awkward. Yeon-woo would probably curse him out if he did.

Yeon-woo was likely thinking the same thing because he awkwardly looked away, the smile on his face stiff. The two had become an ordinary father and son who...