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.”

love was foreign, yet fascinating. He… wanted to experience this feeling. As for

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

frowned, his expression somewhat resembling Emmett’s.

to try it? I’ll take you to stuff

of being

mansion, Sophia had a heart

the hospital room, his lips pressed into a thin

from home? Emmett’s father, Patrick Melendez, reprimanded, “Even

making decisions

manage him! Aiden needs to rely on you in

knocked on the door and walked in.

word from the amusement park, they found

tall figure casting a shadow on the

him

to bond! I’ll be here taking

“Alright.”

and got into the

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