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.

you to Burger King! How about it?” Clara squeezed her

frowned, his expression somewhat

okay! Haven’t you always wanted to try it? I’ll take you to stuff your face! I just got a job

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

a heart attack

in the hospital room, his lips

you need to reflect on yourself! You’ve been too harsh on Aiden! Why else would he run away from home? Emmett’s father, Patrick Melendez, reprimanded, “Even though it was

ones making decisions about

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

knocked on the door and

word from the amusement park, they found Aiden!”

his tall figure casting a shadow on the hospital bed.

him

need to bond! I’ll be

“Alright.”

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

mirror, said nothing, and kept driving towards

As soon as they arrived, Emmett opened the car door, and before he could say

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