Chapter 0402

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After 15 minutes in the car, Peter parked his truck, helped Ethan out of his seat, and rang the doorbell, intending to meet the person who would be receiving his son. At that precise moment, a soft voice answered.

“Hello, who is it? Who are you looking for?”

“I’m Mr. Pietrovich. My son Ethan is friends with the child who lives here…”

“His name is John…” the boy interrupted.

“Your son’s name is John. My son, Ethan, wanted to come see how he’s doing, and he didn’t stop insisting until I brought him…”

“Oh, yes! My son has been talking a lot about your son… Let me get him, one moment…”

Valerie couldn’t see the man’s face clearly, but something about his silhouette caught her attention. The child’s father had wavy hair, and she could just make out some dark glasses. He seemed quite tall, which made her think of her husband.

voice who had ended up speaking with him, but something was

the thought of finally seeing his friend. He had been very worried when the teacher told him he’d been a bit sick, and his concern grew even more, to the point where he offered his precious

began to open. At that exact moment, Peter’s phone rang. He saw the contact and, with no choice, had to answer. He shook his

opened the door, but John’s mom isn’t

the phone. On the other end of the line was Marcus–an

Her cheeks flushed slightly when she saw the man greet her. This wasn’t the first time they’d seen each other. She was usually the one picking up John, and when they left, she sometimes accompanied Ethan to his car. His grandfather usually picked

you been? I haven’t seen

“Hello, Mrs. Camille…”

Marcus was talking on the phone, she peeked out the door but only saw the back of the car

house behind the little boy and Camille listening attentively as

your name Ethan?”

“Yes, ma’am!”

You can call me Valerie.”

The boy asked, looking around the house.

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