Chapter 12: Leah’s Plan

Evelyn's POV

My hands started shaking uncontrollably.

This was like a dream come true… Roman called me “Mom”!

I couldn’t help but crouch down and hug him, my voice trembling, “What did you call me, Roman?”

“Mom!” he shouted again, wrapping his little arms around my neck. “I missed you so much. Come back, Mom, okay? Let’s be a family again!”

I tightened my arms around him as tears filled my eyes.

“Evelyn.”

Asher’s voice suddenly broke in, with a bit of a warning.

His voice snapped me back to reality.

Roman accused me of abusing him earlier. Why would he suddenly change his attitude?

I quickly let go of him and looked into his eyes, “Roman, where’s Leah? Does she know you’re here?”

His eyes shifted, “I don’t know if she knows or not. I just couldn’t sleep well near her, so I came to find you.”

Then he grabbed my hand and shook it.

“Can I sleep in your room, Mom?” he asked with a sweet smile.

Once again, my heart swelled.

If this was a dream, I didn’t want to wake up.

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