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Chapter 209

Author: Hauling Treasures
In Haven State, Justin and Zac had just wrapped up a busy morning of work and were stepping out of the central hospital building when a small figure darted toward them from across the street.

“Hi! I got separated from my aunt. Can I borrow your phone to call her?”

It was Alex. From afar, he had already spotted these two men. One of them exceptionally handsome. Definitely someone who would match his mom perfectly.

“Oh? Where’d this little guy come from?” Zac walked over, ruffling Alex’s hair. He turned to Justin and asked, “Do you know him?”

Justin shook his head, his tone cool and detached. “No.”

That cold, detached voice—why did it sound so familiar? Alex wondered, squinting at Justin thoughtfully.

He couldn’t quite place it, so he decided not to dwell on it. Alex never liked making things hard for himself.

Zac scanned the area, frowning. “What’s your name? Where are your parents? How could they lose track of you like this?

“Tell you what,” Zac continued. “How ab
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