Chapter 183

Julian's brows drew together as his fists clenched tight. Was Beckett out of his mind? All this drama… just over a woman? His face darkened, frustration surging up. "Beckett, are you seriously trying to play daddy to that bastard kid just for her?" Before he could say anything more, Mia Reed wrapped her arms around his and tried to ease the tension. "Julian… can you not? You two always start fighting the second you meet. Weren't you here for me? Come on, let's go." Madeleine glanced at Mia, didn't speak, but something flickered in her eyes. Then little Chris quietly tugged on her sleeve and said, "Mommy, that actress kinda looks like uncle." Madeleine froze for a beat and took a deeper look at Mia. Honestly, Chris had a point. Now that he mentioned it, Mia's features did have something familiar—eyes and brows somewhat like Dane Price's. "Let's grab some skewers." Beckett hoisted Chris up and turned to reach for Terrell's hand—only to realize the boy had vanished. After frantically sear