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.”

foreign, yet fascinating. He… wanted to experience this feeling.

Burger King! How about it?” Clara squeezed her son’s

junk food” Aiden frowned, his expression

always wanted to try it? I’ll take you to stuff your face!

of being recognized, he wanted to enjoy life with a

the Melendez mansion, Sophia had a heart attack

hospital room, his lips pressed into a thin line.

too harsh on Aiden! Why else would he run away from home? Emmett’s father, Patrick Melendez, reprimanded, “Even though it was your mother and I who decided to bring Aiden into this world, he is still your

ones making decisions about disciplining him?”

Aiden needs to rely on

Matt knocked on the

word from the amusement park, they

this, Emmett stood up, his tall figure casting

him back.”

need to bond! I’ll be here taking care

“Alright.”

left the room, went downstairs, and got into the

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