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Kidnapped and Rejected The Return of Alpha’s Luna (Janet and Daran) novel Chapter 256

Chapter 256 

Daran didn’t realize that this child’s eyes looked just like his

He simply found this boy the cutest child that he had ever seen

The boy was a bundle of adorable with his round little face that boasted irresistibly puffy cheeks

His grey eyes, framed by long, dark lashes, sparkled with a gorgeous glint

There was a softness to his features, from the gentle curve of his button nose to the way his eyebrows arched

Daran felt his heart melting away as he asked again, Hey kid, where are your parents?” 

The child flashed his big eyes and said, I don’t knowprobably at home.” 

So a runaway kid, Daran thought

Then why did you run away from home? Did you fail a test or something?” 

No.The child puffed his little chest, looking very proud. I never fell at exams. I am the top one in my class!” 

Daran couldn’t help but smile, Then why? They would be worried sick knowing that 

you are starving yourself like that out there.” 

The boy’s shoulder slumped. He suddenly looked very glum

No, I don’t think they would be worried.the kid said, pouting. My parents are 

won’t even look for me. They don’t care that I am gone

Daran frowned

His anger flared

What kind of 

Parents would allow such a lovely child to leave home alone? These peoplethey were not cut out to be parents. Shame on them

Daran cleared his throat and sat down on the curb sidebyside with the child

His tailored pants got stained and his shiny shoes were in the mud

But he didn’t seem to care about it at all

Are you hungry?he asked the boy

The boy hesitated and nodded

I haven’t eaten in 3 days,he said in a frustrated, soft little voice. Daran gritted his teeth. Those goddamn parents deserved to burn in hell

He pulled out his wallet and took out all the cash. There was about 300 to 500 dollars

Here. Take this.he handed the cash to the child, Buy yourself a nice meal and then go home. You can’t live on the street like this. It is too dangerous. If your parents continue to ignore you, call the police for help.” 

The child stared at the money in his hand

Yet to Daran’s surprise, he didn’t take it

Why would I want your money?asked the child, looking perplexed

You need money to buy stuff like food. Have your teachers taught you how to buy things in stores?” 

The boy’s face turned an angry red

I know what money is for. I am not a kindergartener!he protested, But I won’t take your money. It is charity. A true noble doesn’t accept people’s charity.” 

Daran’s raised an eyebrow in amazement

A true noble? You?he repeated

Yes. Me.the boy raised his head very proudly, You may call me the prince.Daran couldn’t help but burst out laughing

To him, this was just a little child’s fantasy, picturing himself as the prince. Yet Daran had got to admit to it thoughthe child did have some spines

Earlier when all the other homeless swamped up to his car like a bunch of flies, only this kid remained sitting on the curb, holding on to his last thread of dignity

What are you laughing at? Everyone else in my family calls me the prince!the boy protested

Daran stopped laughing

uspeloqu your highness If you don’t 

He rubbed the boy’s soft chestnut hair, My apology, your highness. If you don’t want my money, what else do you prefer?” 

The boy cleared his throat, I…I can grant you the privilege to buy me a big burger.His eyes flickered to the burger joint across the street

Daran laughed again, A burger, some fries, and a huge ice cream. How does that sound?” 

The boy swallowed. His eyes twinkled

And milkshake!he added eagerly

Daran chuckled, I believe we have a deal, your highness.” 

He offered his hand to the boy

The boy took his hand and jumped up to the curb, a huge grin on his puffy face. They crossed the street holding hands and went into the burger joint together

The woman behind the counter took their order

She first took a look at Daran and then back at the kid, smiling, Sir, you have a very lovely kid.” 

Before Daran could say anything, the boy spoke up in a very serious voice, No. He is 

not my dad. My dad is the King.” 

Daran and the woman started laughing together

Because they all thought the child was joking

Seeing that they didn’t take him seriously, the boy pouted

He tiptoed holding onto the counter and said to the woman, Can I get extra mayonnaise for my burger?” 

Of course, you can, my little prince.the woman giggled

When the food was ready, Daran took the tray and led the child to sit in a booth

The child was indeed starving

He grabbed the burger and took a huge bite, his cheeks stuffed by the food

Yet as hungry as he was at the moment, he still remained in an excellent table 

manner

He didn’t make any sound while chewing

And he made sure that he didn’t get crumbs and sauce onto his clothes

Maybe the kid did come from a very good family. Daran thought

What is your name, boy?he asked

Aspen,the boy said, devouring the burger. Prince Aspen.” 

Daran smiled, OK then, Prince Aspen, what is your plan after this? Are you going home?” 

No!Aspen shook his head hastily, I won’t go home. And you can’t make me! You are not my parents.” 

Daran raised his eyebrow, rubbing his chin

He couldn’t let a child wander on the street like that

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