Chapter 17

Noah stood frozen in confusion, reluctant to take a step toward his “uncle”.

“Noah, go ahead. Say hi to your uncle”, Noah's school teacher said, urging him on with a friendly smile and a slight wave.

Adamantly, Noah stood still, not moving an inch, skeptical about talking to the stranger as Freya had previously warned him not to talk to strangers.

“It's okay, Miss. I'll take it from here”, The man said politely, his lips curved in a friendly smile.

Noah's teacher nodded in response and briskly exited the scene.

Majestically, the man walked towards Noah and squatted in front of him in order to maintain close eye contact.

“Little man, don't you recognize me? It's me, Diego”, Diego said with a friendly grin, his eyes radiating warmth.

Noah's eyes sparkled with recognition, finally pinpointing the man in front of him. Noah could bring up memories of the only man who had once referred to him as "Little man". The man who had ruffled his perfect hair the day they were robbed at the train sta