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.”

experience this feeling. As for the cold father from the

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

frowned, his expression somewhat resembling

to stuff your face! I just got a job today, let’s go

afraid of being recognized, he wanted to enjoy life with

had a heart attack and was

hospital room, his lips

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,

the ones making decisions about

can we manage him! Aiden needs to rely on you

about to speak when Matt knocked on the

from the

up, his tall figure casting a shadow on the hospital bed.

him

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

“Alright.”

downstairs, and got into the car His face

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