Chapter 21

The kindergarten was just in sight, the rain outside had lightened up, and the road conditions had improved a lot Emmett gradually slowed down his car

Emmett asked, “Where’s the kid’s father?”

“Huh?”

The question caught Clara by surprise she was at a loss for words.

“I mean, why is the kid with you? Why cant his father pick him up?”

Emmett glanced at her noticing her rigid expression, and decided to rephrase his question in a gentler way.

“HeClara was a bit evasive her voice slightly heavy “He hes passed away

Clara made up an excuse. She couldn’t tell Emmett that she had no idea who the child’s father was She didn’t want to arouse suspicion about herself or Alex. She could bear everything, but the child was innocent

really pass away or are you hiding something?”

really

bringing up your pain”

Clara answered awkwardly. “It’s okay

was making it up! The

at the kindergarten gate Emmett got out of the

“Mr Melendez, it’s getting late. You should go back

in with her,

from her two closest friends, she didn’t want anyone to see Alex She worried that Emmett might know the

“it’s still raining”

had asked about her and her child’s situation, he should give them a nde

After I pick him up, we can

came up with another excuse with a

have

weather this morning, I brought an umbrella for my son. It’s enough for both of us. Mr.

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