The Billionaire's Heir I Never Knew Was Mine novel Chapter 154

Chapter 154: Our Son

Zachary’s grip on the steering wheel tightened slightly as Skylar continued talking beside him, his small voice brimming with excitement and innocence.

Every word carried a kind of happiness that should have eased his mind. In many ways, it did. Seeing his son smile so freely was something he would never take for granted.

But the warmth came with a familiar ache. His son did not know the truth. He did not know that Sienna was his biological mother, or that the woman he called "Aunty" had once held him in her arms before circumstances tore them apart.

And—

Whenever Skylar spoke about Sienna with innocent affection, Zachary felt both grateful and guilty.

The car fell quiet as they turned into the driveway of Orchid Garden Apartment. The morning light stretched across the glass entrance, and Zachary slowed to a stop near the curb.

"Daddy, look... look... Aunty Sienna!" Skylar bounced in his seat and pointed through the windshield.

Sienna was standing near the entrance as if she had been waiting for them. She wore a simple cream blouse and jeans, her hair tied loosely back, but she still looked like someone the city had paused to notice.

The sight of her pulled an involuntary smile from Zachary. Then he glanced at his son, whose excitement had already reached dangerous levels.

"Sky, be good when you’re at her place. Don’t tire her out too much."

"Yes, I know."

"I’ll come back before dinner."

"Daddy, you’ve told me that five times already."

Zachary let out a soft laugh.

"Only five? It should have been more. I’m loosening my guard around you too much."

He pulled the car right in front of Sienna, but he didn’t rush to step out. Instead, he sat in his seat for one extra second, watching her smile widen as she looked at their car.

"Daddy, let’s go!"

Zachary nodded and hurried out.

"Did you wait long?"

Sienna shook her head.

"No, I just came out after I got your text—"

She couldn’t finish her words because Skylar launched himself out of the car and wrapped both arms around her leg.

Her expression softened immediately.

"Sky, I’m so glad to see you again."

"Me too, Aunty!"

She leaned back to look him over from head to toe, dramatically narrowing her eyes.

"Hmm. I think you’ve grown taller again."

"Really?" Skylar straightened proudly.

"Yes. At this rate, you’ll be taller than me by next week."

"That’s impossible," Skylar said with complete seriousness. "Dad says I still need to eat more broccoli and cauliflower. Euch."

Sienna felt a sense of déjà vu; she had heard him talk about this before. But she set those thoughts aside when she saw how adorable his expression was.

"He’s right. You need meat and vegetables to grow taller. Your father is a wise man," she replied solemnly.

Zachary carried the oversized backpack around the car. The thing looked big enough to support a three-day expedition through the mountains.

Sienna raised an eyebrow.

"Did you pack his clothes or supplies for a camping trip?"

"He packed it himself," Zachary said. "I was afraid to ask questions."

Skylar shrugged.

"It’s important stuff."

"Define important," Sienna said.

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