Chapter 289

Chapter 289

Child support? Die alone and regret it forever?‘ Aiden’s eyes widened in astonishment as he stared at Ashley, his mom.

It was as if she had become a stranger to him. Though Aiden couldn’t fully grasp her words, the bitterness in her voice as she wished his father to die alone and regret it forever was unmistakably malicious.

Aiden froze entirely.

Is this truly how my mom views me, merely a means to earn money when I grow up? But my dad only ever wants him to grow up happy. And who is Mom talking to on the phone? It certainly isn’t my dad, he wondered.

It felt like heone had hit him with a bat. He was in so much pain he could hardly breathe. He quickly retreated back to the bathroom, too scared to come out.

“What should I do? Oh right… I have to find my father. I don’t want to stay with my mother anymore, he determined inwardly.

Tears welled up in Aiden’s eyes as he heard Ashley grumble from outside. “Why is that brat taking so long? What is he doing

now!

He also heard her footsteps approaching.

Terrified that she might realize he had overheard her conversation, Aiden hurriedly wiped his tears away. He knew that if Ashley was determined to take him away, he wouldn’t be able to escape. He needed to come up with a plan.

Ashley hung up the phone and turned around, just in time to see Aiden coming out.

Before she could say anything, Aiden grabbed her hand. “Mom, I want to ride the Ferris wheel.”

Ashley, slightly annoyed but trying to keep a pleasant face, responded, “It’s getting late, Aiden. We need to go home.”

“He wants to ride the Ferris wheel? What if it delays our plans?” Ashley wondered.

When Aiden saw her refusal, he became increasingly anxious. He had to think of a way to stay. He couldn’t bear the thought of never seeing his father again.

With this in mind, Aiden quickly shook her hand and pleaded. Mom, we rarely get to go out and have fun. I want to make the most of it Or… or maybe you don’t love me anymore, and that’s why you don’t want to ride the Ferris wheel with me…”

Hearing this, Ashley immediately relented. “Alright, alright, we’ll go.”

She bought the tickets and took Aiden onto the Ferris wheel.

This amusement park’s Ferris wheel was famously large, taking almost twenty minutes for one full rotation. As the people below became smaller and smaller, Ashley frowned tightly. She had a slight fear of heights and could only stare at her shoes, wondering why the Ferris wheel was moving so slowly.

Five minutes had already passed. She couldn’t wait any longer. T’s so frustrating she wondered.

Meanwhile, Aiden was glued to the glass window, looking around intently

Ashley, feeling a bit dizzy, didn’t pay much attention, assuming Aiden was just curious since it was his first time on a Ferris wheel.

Unbeknownst to her, Aiden was peering through the glass, constantly searching the crowd below for a familiar face.

At this time, Julian should have known Aiden was missing after school. If Julian couldn’t find him soon, Aiden would be

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taken away, making if much harder to see Julian again,

He wanted to be with his mother, but not if it meant never seeing his father again.

He couldn’t accept that.

Aiden started to regret coming with Ashley in the first place. How could I have forgotten the safety lessons my teacher

when I saw her?‘ he felt

wave of remorse.

Now, he could only hope Julian would find him soon. Please, Dell, come find me. You have to find me he prayed inwardly.

As the Ferris wheel reached its highest point and began to descend, Aiden grew even more

anxious.

He hadn’t spotted Julian yet, and soon the Ferris wheel would be back on the ground. ‘What should I do?‘ he wondered. Aiden grew increasingly anxious, but Ashley had completely lost her patience by the time the Ferris wheel door opened. She practically dragged him out as soon as it did.

“Let’s go, Aiden. It’s getting dark. We need to find somewhere to eat…

Aiden shook his head vigorously. “No, Mom… They say there are fireworks at the amusement park. Let’s stay a bit longer, and ride the bumper cars and the roller coaster, Those are my favorites. Since we’re here, let me enjoy it. I promise I’ll be good.”

Ashley’s brow furrowed tightly

Next time,” she said firmly, tightening her grip on his hand.

Terrified, Aiden quickly continued to plead. “Mom, please. Who knows when we’ll get to come again? Dad never has time. but you’re the best.”

At that, reluctantly, Ashley took a deep breath, worried Aiden might start suspecting something if she refused further. Thinking that Aiden just wanted to have fun, she decided to let him have his fun, thinking he was just being a child.

“But this is the last one,” she warned, swearing to herself that if he kept pushing, she would drag him away, no matter what “Okay.” Aiden agreed, though his mind was racing. He headed straight for the bumper cars, pulling Ashley along with him. From the Ferris wheel, Aiden had noticed that the bumper car rides lasted quite a while.

The bumper cars started to shake as soon as they sat down, which was torturous for someone with poor balance. Ashley clung tightly to the steering wheel, her nausea building until she could no longer hold it back. When the ride finally stopped, she rushed to a trash can and vomited.

Aiden felt a bit queasy himself but could manage.

Aiden’s mind raced. “If I can just delay enough, Dad would come to find me

So he quickly looked around and said cautiously, “Mom, I want to ride the roller coaster.”

Upon hearing his demands again, Ashley, already feeling nauseous, lost the last bit of her patience. She wiped her mouth. with a tissue, then angrily threw the crumpled tissue at Aiden’s face.

“Are you

kidding me? Didn’t you see I just threw up? No more rides, we’re leaving”

Seared, Aiden shrank back, but when he saw Ashley reaching to grab him, he shook his head vehemently. “No, I want to

ride.

“Shut up. We’re leaving,” she snapped.

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Ashley started dragging Aiden, her adult strength overpowering The child’s efforts. Despite using all his strength, Alden couldn’t break free.

As they neared the exit, Aiden thought about never seeing his father again, and tears streamed down his face.

“I’m not going! No! You’re not taking me home. You’re trying to feal me away. I heard everything earlier. You were on the phone with someone. You won’t let me see Dad… You’re a bad person… I want Dad! Dad!”

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