Chapter 4

Her embrace was warm, tight, and intense.

Was this what it felt like to be held by a mother?–

Clara held Alex for a moment, feeling his body stiffen in her arms.

She let go, looking at the child before her

There was no mistaking it. That was Alex’s face

But…

“Alex, where did you get this outfit?” she asked, noticing his change of clothes. She remembered dressing him in white shorts and a tee in the morning How did it turn into a black tee?

“…” Aiden started, hesitated for a few seconds, and then said, “I like this outfit, and I swapped with some other kids.”

“So you like black clothes! I’ve been so busy with work, I didn’t notice your preferences. I’m sorry, can you forgive me?” Clara squatted down, looking at her son sincerely, “I promise, I’ll take you to the amusement park every week and spend more time playing with you.”

Aiden nodded somewhat woodenly. To him, maternal love was foreign, yet fascinating. He… wanted to experience this feeling. As for the cold father from the Melendez family, he hoped to never see him again.

I’ll take you to Burger King! How about it?” Clara squeezed her son’s hand tightly, wanting to give him

food” Aiden frowned, his expression somewhat resembling Emmett’s.

always wanted to try it? I’ll take you to stuff your face! I just got a job today,

He was afraid of being recognized, he wanted to enjoy life with a mother more.

had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital.

the hospital room, his lips pressed into a thin

would he run away from home? Emmett’s father, Patrick Melendez, reprimanded, “Even though it was your mother and I who decided to bring Aiden into this world,

ones making decisions about disciplining him?”

can we manage him! Aiden needs to rely on you

when Matt knocked on the door

got word from the amusement park, they

his tall figure casting

bring him

I’ll be here taking care of your mother.”

“Alright.”

and got

employer through the rearview mirror, said nothing, and kept

car door,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255