Ditched Cheating Alpha, I Led My Daughter to Life's Peak novel Chapter 142

He laughs and holds me tight before letting getting.

Axel's next.

"Alright, I thought I could be supportive, but I can't," Michael says.

I once again ignore him.

Axel puts his hand against my cheek. "Please be safe. Rest. I'll handle your attendance."

I smile. "I will. You too."

I go in and hug him myself. He holds me close and I melt into his warmth.

When we seperate, I tell Onai thanks and wave bye to Ethel.

Aiden keeps his distance the whole time. I don't know what to do. I was hoping things would've changed, but they still haven't. He's still as far away as ever. He's not even looking at me.

"Bye, Aiden," I say.

He nods.

Michael cocks his head back. "What's wrong with him?"

I wave him off, not wanting to get into it. I'm about to get in the car when Ethel says something. "Aiden wants a hug, too."

I stop.

If looks could kill, Ethel would be roadkill at this point. He's hiding from Aiden behind Axel and Onai.

Really? I stand up again and look at Aiden. He's still avoiding my eyes, and now he looks pissed off. I know that if I ask, he'll just say no he doesn't. So I don't ask what he wants. I clear my throat.

"Can I have a hug, Aiden? Before I go." Let's see if that works.

He doesn't do anything. For a while at least. Then like clockwork he looks up. This is ridiculous, but I won't be the one to point that out. I expect him to walk over here, but he stays in place.

"Are you coming?" I ask.

He gives me an uninterested glance. "If you want a hug, you can come over here yourself."

"Who are you talking to?" Michael asks from the car. "Get in, Mia. Don't entertain that."