Chapter 68
Michael thought of
t of something and said Can we stay a little longer I don t want to leave this place Teresa s heart softened so she relented saying they would leave after the weekend
In the following days Teresa focused on clearing out some remaining stock in her warehouse with Sherry lending a hand Left alone at home Michael seized the opportunity to sneak out without anyone noticing
Despite Michael s usual obedience that moment revealed a mischievous streak he simply hadn t felt like moving until then
The map says it s right here Michael clutched his phone and took a taxi to Horizon lead Group With his tiny legs and wide eyes he wandered curiously around Distracted Michael bumped into someone He turned and apologized Tm sorry
Hayden had rushed back after seeing the news about Teresa He was just on his way to find Jonathan when he noticed Michael standing before him
Michael s face struck Hayden with a peculiar sense of familiarity a resemblance that tugged at his memory Are you looking for something little one he asked
I m looking for Mr Lime Michael said
Mr Lime Hayden thought Reaching into his pocket he pulled out his phone and showed Michael a picture of himself with Jonathan He pointed at Jonathan s picture and asked Is this him Mr Lime
Yes that s him Michael s face In up with excitement Wow you re amazing Do you know Mr Lime
Hayden chuckled feeling a surge of pride Yes I m his grandpa I m heading over to see him now Why don t I take you along
Yes please Michael agreed happily Since Hayden had taken out a photo of himself and Jonathan Michael didn t even question whether he might be a liar or not
The unlikely pair Hayden and Michael arrived at Horizon lead Group Employers passing by couldn t help but speculate after seeing Hayden carrying Michael They wondered who Michael was and found his resemblance to Jonathan
Jonathan had just returned to his office after finishing a meeting, only to be startled by the sight of Hayden and Michael. Hayden was there because of Teresa. He said, “On my way here. I ran into this little fellow. He said he wanted to see you. Whose child is he?”
No idea I ve only run into him a couple of times by chance Jonathan s sharp gaze fell on Michael He then motioned for his secretary to bring some milk and snacks for Michael
Michael shook his head I can t drink milk I m allergic to it
Jonathan thought Allergic to milk Is he lactose intolerant Ever since childhood the mere smell of milk made Jonathan want to vomit Hayden had always said that Jonathan s impressive almost 6 3 stature was purely thanks to good genes
“Kid, what brings you here to see me? Where’s your mom? Jonathan asked. He wondered. What kind of mom lets a child, barely three years old, wander out on their own?”
Michael shook his head. “I snuck out without telling Mommy because we’re moving away. I wanted to say goodbye to you. So, I followed the address on the map to find you”
He fore Jonathan could respond Hayden s heart ached for Michael Poor child Where s your dad he asked
I don t have a daddy My daddy is old and ugly so Mommy divorced him Michael replied
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Ah I see Hayden studied Michael s pretty face and thought There s no way his dad is old and ugly unless his mo extraordinary beauty
Jonathan said Being out alone like this will worry your mom I ll have the driver take you home
Michael lifted his teary eyes But you didn t even say goodbye to me
Jonathan felt an inexplicable pang in his chest All right then Goodbye
You re just brushing me off Michael felt sad
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