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.

with me, I’ll take you to Burger King! How about it?” Clara squeezed her son’s

are junk food” Aiden frowned, his

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

afraid of being recognized, he

Sophia had a heart attack and was rushed to the

the hospital room, his lips pressed into a

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

making

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

to speak when Matt knocked on the door and walked

just got word from the

his tall figure casting a

bring him back.”

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

“Alright.”

downstairs, and got

mirror, said nothing, and kept driving towards the amusement

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

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