Inside the farmhouse, Aries sent Claudia’s picture to Simon, who was chilling at Noah’s place. “Investigate the background of this woman. Put our investigator into action. Three hours!” His eyes shifted away from his phone to Veronica and Keith, their laughter tickling his ears as they conversed in the kitchen. Elijah sidled up to Aries, and the latter pulled him close, cradling his arm around him. Chase’s eyes widened when he saw them, and he immediately raced towards Aries. “My dady!” Chase repeated what Elijah said to him every time he was close to Keith, and he quickly wriggled Aries’s arm from his shoulder, grunting. “Easy, buddy!” Aries caressed Chase’s back and his focus drifted back to Elijah. “Hey, what’s wrong?” “Chase has got mom and dad. But I’m still alone! Why?” Elijah glanced at Aries with a sorrowful stare, seeking answers. “Grandma said Veronica would marry Daddy, but last night, he said it’s impossible because you’re back! Why did you come back, Uncle Aries?” He
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