Chapter 108

Clara had just put her phone down when a new message popped up from Ethan. [Is that Aiden from Gabriel's family?] She replied, [Yeah, that's him.] Ethan: [Why are you the one taking him?] Clara thought for a second before typing back honestly, [Gabriel and Lilah are on a business trip.] This time, Ethan didn't reply right away. Clara didn't think too much of it. She set her phone aside and headed to the bathroom. She ran a milk bath, and when she came out in a bathrobe, her skin looked extra smooth under the lights. Right before bed, she picked up her phone again for a quick check. One unread message. She opened it. Ethan: [Where's the piano competition being held?] Clara blinked. Huh? What's he asking that for? She stared at her screen for a while, hesitated, but eventually sent him the address. — The next morning— Lilah got a video call from Clara bright and early. The moment Lilah picked up, Aiden was sitting nicely at the breakfast table, munching on his food. "Mama!" As soon as he