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.”

Aiden nodded somewhat woodenly. To 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 never see him again.

about it?” Clara squeezed her son’s hand tightly, wanting to give him

frowned,

try it? I’ll take you to stuff your face! I just got a job today, let’s go

dare to say much. He was afraid of being recognized, he wanted to

the Melendez mansion, Sophia had a heart

his lips pressed

from home? Emmett’s father, Patrick Melendez,

making decisions about disciplining

old. How much longer can we manage him! Aiden needs to rely on you in

knocked on the

word from the

stood up, his tall figure casting a shadow on

bring him

be here taking

“Alright.”

the room, went downstairs, and got into the

mirror, said nothing, and

minutes. As soon as they arrived, Emmett opened the car door,

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