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.

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

frowned, his expression somewhat

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

afraid of being recognized, he wanted

had a heart attack

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

would he run away from home? Emmett’s father, Patrick Melendez, reprimanded, “Even though it was your

the ones making

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

to speak when Matt knocked on the door

got word from the

his tall figure

bring him

to bond! I’ll be here taking care of

“Alright.”

downstairs, and got into the car His

mirror, said nothing, and kept driving towards the amusement park.

opened the car door, and before he could say anything, a small figure rushed into

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