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

are junk food” Aiden frowned, his expression somewhat resembling

you to stuff your face! I just

dare to say much. He was afraid of being recognized, he wanted

mansion, Sophia had a heart attack and was rushed

the hospital room, his lips pressed into a

away from home? Emmett’s father, Patrick Melendez, reprimanded, “Even though it was your mother and I who decided to bring

the ones making decisions about disciplining

manage him! Aiden

was about to speak when Matt knocked on the door

from the amusement park, they

his tall figure casting a shadow on the

bring him

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

“Alright.”

room, went downstairs, and got into the car

glanced at his employer through the rearview mirror, said nothing, and kept driving

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

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