Chapter 553

Dr. Colt couldn't quite wrap his head around why Mr. Shaw was so insistent on walking him home. After all, it was just a short stroll away. But Mr. Shaw was adamant, so Dr. Colt didn't argue. He grabbed his medical bag, bid them farewell, and headed out. Just as he reached the door, Wayne caught up with him. "I'll tag along," he said with a grin. "I've been meaning to catch up with that wild card, Cassie."

And with that, the whole group made their exit, leaving the restaurant suddenly quiet. Only the Shaw couple, Kash, Isaac, Chloe, and Connor remained. The evening had been a whirlwind of unexpected events, one after another, especially with Chloe suddenly declaring the Shaws as her godparents. She was still processing the surprise.

But Chloe, ever confident, took Connor's hand and stepped forward. "Godfather, Godmother, this is my husband, Connor," she introduced formally.

Connor had arrived late and was in the dark about the earlier happenings, including Chloe's newfound godparents. But he rolled with it. "Mr. Neil, Ms. Ruby, it's been ages. Do you remember me?"

was taken

closely connected back in the day. Unlike the others, the Shaws preferred to keep a low profile. Neil's parents had moved to Riverbrook after transferring the company to him, which is where Neil met Ruby. They

Sartori family.

the timeline, it made sense they might have known Connor as a child. And sure enough, Ruby stood up, giving Connor a once-over. "Wow, look at you! Last time I saw you, you were just five. I'm surprised you remember." Connor's mouth lifted in a gentle smile. "I do. When I was five, I got lost at an amusement park and almost got snatched by kidnappers.

left everyone

there alone. He was missing for three whole

him to the amusement park. Throughout their visit, she'd noticed a

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