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.

How about it?” Clara squeezed her son’s hand tightly,

are junk food” Aiden frowned, his

okay! Haven’t you always wanted to try it? I’ll take you to stuff your face! I just got a job today, let’s go celebrate”

of being recognized, he

had a heart attack and was rushed

the hospital room, his lips pressed into a thin line.

Aiden! Why else would he run away from home? Emmett’s father, Patrick Melendez, reprimanded, “Even though

ones making decisions about disciplining

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

about to speak when Matt knocked on the door

word from the amusement park, they

up, his tall figure casting a shadow on the hospital

him

need to bond! I’ll be

“Alright.”

left the room, went downstairs, and got into the car His face expressionless

rearview mirror, said nothing,

arrived, Emmett opened the car door, and

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