Chapter 0634

‘Well, I don’t, Serenity. My life changed completely when found out I was going to be a father. One day I was a broke kid, and the next, I was managing absurd sums of money, getting paid, and changing diapers.

“Sorry…” Serenity murmured, her tone softening.

“Sorry… what?” Alden asked, raising an eyebrow.

“I didn’t mean for it to come out like that. It sounded so insensitive…”

“Well, yeah, it kind of hurt my feelings. A lot, actually.‘

“Really?” Serenity said, genuinely concerned.

“No! I’m kidding. You should’ve seen your face,” Alden replied, chuckling.

“Alden! Don’t joke about that.”

“You did the same thing to me earlier, and I didn’t say anything‘

“It’s not the same! Not the same at all.”

“Of course, it is. Anyway, since you’re so curious, what else do you want to know about me?”

“I was just making conversation! I wasn’t prying into your life…”

“Sure. ”

“Let’s order. I’m starving, and people are starting to give us weird looks.”

“Agreed. What are you having?”

Serenity signaled the waitress, and they placed their orders. While waiting, their conversation shifted to lighter topics. Time slipped away as they chatted, and before they knew it, it was 6:00 p.m. The meal had turned into dinner, and after a few beers, the atmosphere between them had grown noticeably more relaxed. By 6:30 p.m., Alden decided it was time to take Serenity home.

“Thanks, Serenity,” Alden said as they got into the car. “It’s been a long time since I had such a great afternoon.”

you, Alden. I mean… enjoy your company,” she added quickly, laughing nervously. “Maybe it’s the beer talking.”

bit before heading to your house, Alden replied. “If we show up like

He went to see your father… Did you know he’s not my father? And

know. Did Maximus tell you?”

but I overheard him talking to Matthew. At first, it was accidental, but then I stayed to listen.

me, not

Leonardo kidnapped me for nothing… If he wanted a hostage, he should’ve

water?” Alden handed her

got carried away in the conversation

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Chapter 0634

worry. Nothing bad will happen while you’re with me. Just

father had shown him years ago. Serenity sipped her water in silence while Alden reclined his seat slightly and

“Alden? Alden?”

“Mmm?” he murmured.

“Alden?”

“Yes?”

fall asleep. I

my eyes while you sober up. It’s 7:00

think about

but they weren’t That’s how I felt when I was 18. But when you have a child and a wife to care for, your perspective changes. You’re the head

“And your father?”

find me–until I was 8. Even so, he’s strict.

glanced over and smiled. “You look

it was just a bit of dizziness. I don’t usually drink beer, but today was fun. We should do it again

I’m monitoring your beer intake–or’ll just order

“Hey!”

will kill me if they find out about tonight.”

“You’re overreacting.”

you home.”

a short drive, Alden pulled into the Palmer mansion. He parked and turned to Serenity before she could open the door. Taking her hand, he kissed it gently.

a great time.

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