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

about it?” Clara squeezed her son’s hand

frowned, his expression

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

say much. He was afraid of being recognized, he wanted to enjoy life with

Melendez mansion, Sophia had a heart attack and

the hospital room, his

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

the ones making

manage him! Aiden needs to rely

when Matt knocked

the amusement park,

up, his tall figure casting a shadow

bring him back.”

to bond! I’ll be here taking care

“Alright.”

downstairs, and got into the car His

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