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.”

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

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

are junk food” Aiden frowned, his expression

try it? I’ll take you to stuff your face! I just got

afraid of being recognized, he wanted to

Sophia had a heart attack

room, his lips pressed into

need to reflect on yourself! You’ve been too harsh on Aiden! Why else would he run away from home? Emmett’s father, Patrick Melendez,

the ones making

longer can we manage him! Aiden

to speak when Matt knocked on

got word from the amusement park, they found Aiden!”

his tall figure casting a shadow on

bring him back.”

you two need to bond! I’ll be

“Alright.”

went downstairs, and got

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