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.

King! How about it?” Clara

junk food” Aiden frowned, his expression somewhat

I’ll take you to stuff your face! I just got a job today, let’s go

much. He was afraid of being recognized, he wanted to enjoy

the Melendez mansion, Sophia had a heart attack and was rushed

his lips pressed into a thin line.

been too harsh on Aiden! Why else would he run away from home? Emmett’s father, Patrick Melendez, reprimanded, “Even though it was your mother

ones making decisions about disciplining him?”

How much longer can we manage him! Aiden needs to rely on you in

was about to speak when Matt knocked on the door and

just got word from the amusement

his tall figure casting a shadow on the

him

two need to bond! I’ll be here

“Alright.”

downstairs, and got

the rearview mirror, said nothing, and

about ten minutes. As soon as they arrived, Emmett opened the car door, and before he could say anything,

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