The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1100

Kane sneaked a glance at his dad, a mischievous twinkle briefly crossing his features, almost too quick to catch.

Aurelia told Leopold that William was Liam's reincarnation. Leopold was probably a skeptic, but if Kane laid it on just a bit thicker and made it sound more mystical, Leopold might just buy it.

Once Leopold believed it, he would treat William like he did Liam with love. That way, William would be more inclined to stick around.

"Dad," Kane began, with an air of casual intrigue, "I've heard that identical twins have this kind of telepathy, you know? William isn't Liam but my half-brother from another mother. I swear it's like we've got that twin connection. We're always on the same wavelength."

Leopold's shoulders gave a slight shudder at the words.

Just then, William scrambled up from the sandy shore, barreling toward them, eager for a drink, but he stumbled and tumbled to the ground.

Leopold sprang into action like a gust of wind, swooping William up in his arms in an instant.

"Easy there, kiddo," Leopold said, setting William down on a nearby chair.

Aurelia hurried over to make sure William was okay, sighing in relief that he wasn't hurt.

"Be more careful next time, don't run so fast," she cautioned.

"Okay," William nodded, his throat parched. "Mommy, I'm thirsty."

Leopold cracked open a chilled coconut and handed it to him, his guilt over Liam making him instinctively more tender toward William.

Leopold might not believe in the whole reincarnation spiel, but a part of him held onto the hope that William was Liam reborn. That way, Liam would be back in his life.

William eyed Leopold curiously. Uncle Leopold was acting super nice today. Maybe he had some kind of epiphany the night before?

William took several long gulps of the coconut water. "This is quite refreshing and sweet."

Skyler, Nina and Mira came running back from their play.

"William, you alright?" Skyler asked.

William pulled a face. "Yeah, no sweat. Luckily, it's winter. If this were summer, I'd have sandpaper knees for sure."