Chapter 290

Chapter 290

Ashley never expected Aiden to eavesdrop on her phone call.

Caught off guard by Aiden’s blunt revelation, she felt a sudden embarrassment but quickly composed herself. Realizing that Aiden knew exactly what she was up to, it dawned on her that the earlier amusement park rides were all deliberate tease..

“Well, you ungrateful child,” she fumed.

Ashley’s eyes reddened with anger. “You and your good–for–nothing father are peas in a pod. How did I give birth to such a heartless boy? Get out of my sight. I swear that if you don’t leave I’ll beat you senseless.”

Ashley dropped all pretense, revealing a menacing expression that was even more terrifying than usual.

Aiden was so frightened that he trembled all over, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably like a waterfall. “I don’t… I won’t go… I want my dad…

His loud crying attracted the attention of passersby, who quickly approached, eyeing Ashley with odd looks.

“What’s going on here? The boy is crying so hard. Is he really your child?”

Ashley shot back fiercely. “Mind your own business. Of course, he’s my child.”

But sometimes Ashley wished she’d never had this child, so foolish and dull, a complete imbecile.

The onlookers were provoked by her attitude and grew more concerned. “Could it be human trafficking? Maybe we should call the police…

This alarmed Ashley, who was terrified at the thought of the police getting involved.

“You’re all talking nonsense. I am his biological mother. Aiden, come home with me. Stop playing around. It’s getting dark.” Ashley grabbed his hand forcefully. “Come with me.”

I won’t go. Dad, hurry up and come to save me…” Seeing that people were on his side, Aiden appealed to the crowd. “Sir and madams, I want to find my dad. I need my dad…”

Ashley was so furious that she could spit blood. Her anger toward Aiden intensified, and in a fit of rage, she grabbed his hand and gave his bottom a couple of hard smacks, barking, “You better listen to me, damn it.”

As the crowd of onlookers grew, Ashley became more cautious with her actions. After scolding Aiden, she quickly put on a smile to explain to the bystanders. I truly am his mother. Look at how much he resembles me, right? It’s just that he is so disobedient, not doing any homework at all, insisting on coming out to play, and now he just won’t go home when it’s time.”

The onlookers sighed. Seeing that Aiden did indeed look a lot like her and considering that children were naturally prone to playfulness, their voices of admonishment were much softer than before.

“Children are like that. You need to talk to him nicely.”

“Some kids just need a little discipline. It’s almost dark, and he still won’t go home. A mother can’t help but worry.”

“Yes, little one, listen to your mother and go home quickly.”

Upon hearing their words, Aiden felt a wave of disappointment

1-won’t go back. Mom and Dad have alady divorced, and I want to find my dad.”

Since Do

one was willing to help him, it seemed he really might be taken away, and he couldn’t accept

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Ashley, after beating him, was about to turn him around and pull him away when he took the opportunity during the turn to grit his teeth and break free from Ashley, running away.

Ashley was completely taken aback by Aiden’s unexpected escape attempt and didn’t react in time. She clenched her fists in anger, her manicured nails digging into her palm and leaving bloody marks, feeling utterly exhausted by his antics today. She had planned everything meticulously but never expected to be thwarted by Aiden

“You little brat, come back, she muttered, vowing to give him a severe punishment once she caught him.

Ashley chased after him, but with his small stature, how could Aiden outrun her? As he was about to be caught, Aiden was nearly desperate. Then, as he looked up, he saw a tall and long trick ahead. Without a moment’s hesitation, Aiden climbed onto it, determined not to be caught by his mother at all costs.

The more fiercely Ashley cursed, the faster Aiden climbed.

This was a long and narrow track, not too high, resembling a ladder in shape. Aiden, who often climbed at the community fitness area, found it no trouble at all to climb due to his young age.

Ashley was frantic but couldn’t climb up, and she couldn’t reach Aiden. In her frustration, she turned back to the greenery and broke off a branch to whip him. “Get down from there, or I whip you to death.”

The staff were terrified and quickly approached. “No, Madam, please don’t hit him. The more you hit, the more scared he gets. What if he falls?”

But Ashley, like a mad woman, pushed the staff member away. Get out of my way. I’ll take responsibility if he falls, This child won’t improve without a beating.”

The staff saw her still trying to whip the child with the branch, and the child was swaying on top, making the staff every sway.

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“Little boy, come down quickly. It’s dangerous. Don’t you want to find your dad? If your dad knew you were up there, he would be worried too.” The staff pleaded earnestly, then turned to persuade Ashley. “How can you, as a mother, treat your child like this? Stop hurting him. What if he really falls?

Ashley didn’t even turn her head, gnashing her teeth. “It doesn’t matter. Pain is the only way to learn a lesson.”

Aiden had completely enraged her. She was furious with Julian, and now she was being angered by this ungrateful child. She wished she could throw him off and let him fall hard, so he could be obedient once and for all

The staff, hearing this, thought Ashl had gone mad. He realized why the child had climbed up to such a dangerous place. He was forced into it.

Fortunately, although the track was for a small roller coaster, it was under maintenance these days. Otherwise, if a roller coaster had come from the other end and crushed him, the consequences would have been unimaginable. But even without the roller coaster, the track itself was not sturdy.

However, the staff thought of something and couldn’t help but glance at Ashley again, then took out his phone to compare the missing person notice from the police.

He compared the woman in the surveillance screenshot with the woman in front of him.

The two seemed a bit similar…

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