Chapter 28: Denzel's Biggest Nightmare

Little rose’s eyes widen in utter shock and fear. Those were probably the last words she ever wished to hear from me, especially when she went to obnoxious extents to hide Ben’s true identity.

Her eyes glisten with unshed tears, and she finds herself at a loss for accurate words.

“Mommy!” Ben runs from his room, rubbing his sleepy eyes and barges into little rose, hugging her like a panda.

Little rose doesn’t hesitate to turn away and pay her undivided attention to the little demon.

“I’m hungry.” He whines.

Naomi smiles gently at her son and caresses his head before heading to the kitchen, ignoring my eyes on her all the way.

When his mother is out of the earshot, Ben grips my wrist and drags me to the living room couch. He sits us down and checks toward the kitchen once again to satisfy his suspicion.

“You got her back!” He whispers excitedly with a merry glint in his eyes. They look so much like little rose even when he has my colour.

“I did.” I nod, responding in the similar hush