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.

had ended up speaking with him, but

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 toys to Grandpa Theodore, who, of the

standing in front of the door, holding his grandson’s hand, as the door 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 grandson’s curls slightly and said, “Ethan, I have to

Grandpa, look, they’ve opened the door, but

was stopped by Camille, who handed her the phone. On the other end of the line was Marcus–an urgent matter,

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 him up. There was no doubt he was a sight for sore eyes. She regretted not being 20 years younger, or at least

have you been?

“Hello, Mrs. Camille…”

which the little boy spoke Hesperian. While Marcus was talking on the phone, she peeked out the door but only saw the back of the car the man was driving. Seeing the model, old memories flooded her mind. That model was one of Peter’s

returned to the house behind the little boy and Camille listening attentively as the child spoke fluent Spanish.

name Ethan?”

“Yes, ma’am!”

John’s mom. You can call me Valerie.”

ma’am! Where is John?” The boy asked, looking around the house.

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