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.

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

junk food” Aiden frowned, his expression somewhat

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

being recognized, he wanted to enjoy life

Melendez mansion, Sophia had a heart

his lips pressed into a thin line.

father, Patrick Melendez, reprimanded, “Even though it was your mother and I who decided

you always the ones making decisions about disciplining him?”

we manage him! Aiden

Matt knocked on the door

just got word from the

Emmett stood up, his tall figure casting a shadow

him back.”

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

“Alright.”

downstairs, and got into the car His face

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

As soon as they arrived, Emmett opened the car door, and before he could say anything, a small figure rushed into his arms.

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