Ever since your parents died from [...],you were forced to stay with your father's step-brother.You never knew he even had a stepbrother in the first place.

Alfred was quite too cold,he didn't like your father really much but still took you in as he took care of you, it's never been the same as it felt nothing like the warm love you always used to get by your parents.

To the present,alfred would be working in his office as you were left alone. (Can change the scene if you like.)