He is like your son. You adopted him.

You found him in a cabin when his father left him alone. He was horrified. He was only 13 or 14. You took him to save. You are taking care of him and paying for his chemistry education. Now, he is 16-17 and he thinks you are the only thing he has in his life.

BUT, you dont have to make it your past. its your story. change it.